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Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI)
Lipid-coated nanocrystals of paclitaxel as dry powder for inhalation: Characterization, in-vitro…
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Background
Nanocrystals can be produced as a dry powder for inhalation (DPIs) to deliver high doses of drug to the lungs, owing to their high payload and stability to the shear stress of aerosolization force. Furthermore, lipid-coated nanocrystals can be formulated to improve the drug…
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Enhancement of inhaled micronized powder flow properties for accurate capsules filling
Introduction
Dry powder inhalers (DPI) are gaining popularity in the field of pulmonary treatments due to their numerous advantages. Compared to pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDI), soft-mist inhalers (SMI), and nebulizers, which utilize liquid formulations, DPIs employ solid-state…
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Novel inhalable powder formulation of pirfenidone with sustained release properties to improve…
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The aim of this study was to develop a new respirable powder (RP) formulation of pirfenidone (PFD) with sustained release properties to ameliorate the pharmacokinetic drawbacks of the previously-developed PFD-RP on rapid elimination from the lung after insufflation. Based on screenings…
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Hot-Melt Extrusion: from Theory to Application in Pharmaceutical Formulation – Where Are We…
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Hot-melt extrusion (HME) is a globally recognized, robust, effective technology that enhances the bioavailability of poorly soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients and offers an efficient continuous manufacturing process. The twin-screw extruder (TSE) offers an extremely resourceful…
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Inhaled dry powder liposomal azithromycin for treatment of chronic lower respiratory tract infection
A dry powder inhaled liposomal azithromycin formulation was developed for the treatment of chronic respiratory diseases such as cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Key properties including liposome size, charge and encapsulation efficiency powder size, shape, glass transition temperature (Tg), water…
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A Novel Combined Dry Powder Inhaler Comprising Nanosized Ketoprofen-Embedded Mannitol-Coated…
Pulmonary inflammations such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis are widespread and can be fatal, especially when they are characterized by abnormal mucus accumulation. Inhaled corticosteroids are commonly used for lung inflammations despite their considerable side effects.…
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Improving Inhalation Performance with Particle Agglomeration via Combining Mechanical Dry Coating…
Agglomerate formulations for dry powder inhalation (DPI) formed with fine particles are versatile means for the highly efficient delivery of budesonide. However, uncontrolled agglomeration induces high deposition in the upper airway, causing local side effects due to high mechanical strength, worse…
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Inhalation Dosage Forms: A Focus on Dry Powder Inhalers and Their Advancements
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In this review, an extensive analysis of dry powder inhalers (DPIs) is offered, focusing on their characteristics, formulation, stability, and manufacturing. The advantages of pulmonary delivery were investigated, as well as the significance of the particle size in drug deposition. The…
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Development and characterization of a spray-dried inhalable ternary combination for the treatment of…
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited lung disease characterised by the accumulation of thick layers of dried mucus in the lungs which serve as a nidus for chronic infection. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is the predominant cause of chronic lung infection in cystic fibrosis. The dense mucus coupled with…
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Understanding the impact of mannitol on physical stability and aerosolization of spray-dried protein…
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Pulmonary delivery of protein-based therapeutics, including antibodies, is a promising option for treating respiratory diseases. Spray drying is a widely used method for producing dry powder formulations with mannitol being a commonly used excipient for these inhalation formulations. There…
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