Pharma Excipients
Povidones
Co-release of paclitaxel and encequidar from amorphous solid dispersions increase oral paclitaxel…
The oral bioavailability of paclitaxel is limited due to low solubility and high affinity for the P-glycoprotein (P-gp) efflux transporter. Here we hypothesized that maximizing the intestinal paclitaxel levels through apparent solubility enhancement and controlling the simultaneous release of both…
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Simple preparation and greatly improved oral bioavailability: The supersaturated drug delivery…
Quercetin, as a representative flavonoid, is widely present in daily diet and has been developed as a dietary supplement due to its beneficial physiological activities. However, the application of quercetin is limited due to its poor water solubility and extensive metabolism. So far, the nano-drug…
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Studying the API Distribution of Controlled Release Formulations Produced via Continuous Twin-Screw…
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Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) is a preferred hydrophilic matrix former for controlled release formulations produced through continuous twin-screw wet granulation. However, a non-homogeneous API distribution over sieve fractions with underdosing in the fines fraction (<150 µm) was…
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Development and characterization of solid lipid-based formulations (sLBFs) of ritonavir utilizing a…
As a high number of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) under development belong to BCS classes II and IV, the need for improving bioavailability is critical. A powerful approach is the use of lipid-based formulations (LBFs) that usually consist of a combination of liquid lipids, cosolvents,…
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Assessing Abuse-Deterrent formulations utilizing Ion-Exchange resin complexation processed via…
Opioid misuse is a public health crisis in the United States. In response, the FDA has approved drug products with abuse-deterrent features to reduce the risk of prescription opioid abuse. Abuse-deterrent formulations (ADFs) typically employ physical or chemical barriers or incorporate…
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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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Lamellar double hydroxides as pharmaceutical excipients: a compatibility study
Lamellar double hydroxides (LDH) are a class of inorganic materials widely used as pharmaceutical ingredients. However, their use as excipients and mainly as drug carriers lacks specific research in pharmaceutical technology, as there are no publications capable of defining the behavior of these…
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Excipients in Pharmaceutical Additive Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Exploration of Polymeric…
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This review provides a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D-printing (3DP) applications in the pharmaceutical industry, with a particular focus on the critical role of polymer selection. By providing insights into how material properties influence the 3DP process and…
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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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Impact of the polymer dispersity on the properties of curcumin/polyvinylpyrrolidone amorphous solid…
Amorphous solid dispersions (ASD) are known to enhance the absorption of poorly water-soluble drugs. In this work we synthesise well-defined Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) to establish the impact of dispersity and chain-end functionality on the physical properties of Curcumin (CUR)/PVP ASD.…
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