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Interplay of Drug–Polymer Interactions and Release Performance for HPMCAS-Based Amorphous Solid…
The interplay between drug and polymer chemistry and its impact on drug release from an amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) is a relatively underexplored area. Herein, the release rates of several drugs of diverse chemistry from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS)-based ASDs were…
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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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A review on natural biopolymers in external drug delivery systems for wound healing and atopic…
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Despite the advantages of topical administration in the treatment of skin diseases, current marketed preparations face the challenge of the skin's barrier effect, leading to low therapeutic effectiveness and undesirable side effects. Hence, in recent years the management of skin wounds,…
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Development of a Eudragit-based hydrogel for the controlled release of hydrophobic and hydrophilic…
Wounds are a daily occurrence that requires wound dressings to prevent infections and promote healing. Various wound dressing types are used in clinics to prevent infections and promote healing, and dressings vary with the wound's severity and complexity. Hydrogel-based wound dressing offers several…
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Polymeric microneedles for the eye: An overview of advances and ocular applications for minimally…
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Ocular drug delivery is challenging due to the presence of tissue barriers and clearance mechanisms. Most widely used topical formulations need frequent application because of poor permeability, short retention, and low bioavailability. Invasive intraocular injections and implants that…
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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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Third-Generation Solid Dispersion Through Lyophilization Enhanced Oral Bioavailability of…
Resveratrol (RES) is a biopharmaceutical classification system (BCS) class II compound with low solubility and high permeability. Several strategies have been explored to overcome the low bioavailability of RES, making the formation of solid dispersions (SDs) one of the most promising. This study…
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In situ triggered, floating delivery systems of capsaicin for prolonged gastroprotection
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Capsaicin (CAP) has been implicated as a gastroprotective agent in the treatment of peptic ulcers. However, its oral administration is hampered by its poor aqueous solubility and caustic effect at high administered doses. To address these limitations, we describe the development of gastric…
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Development of Ternary Amorphous Solid Dispersions Manufactured by Hot-Melt Extrusion and…
Producing amorphous solid dispersions (ASDs) by hot-melt extrusion (HME) is favorable from an economic and ecological perspective but also limited to thermostable active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). A potential technology shift from spray-drying to hot-melt extrusion at later stages of drug…
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Biopolymer Packaging Materials in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Biopolymer packaging materials are gaining prominence in the pharmaceutical industry due to environmental concerns. Derived from renewable sources, these biopolymers offer biodegradability, biocompatibility, and non-toxicity, making them ideal for various pharmaceutical applications. In drug…
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