Silica

Abstract Ibuprofen, one of the most widely used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, is a poor-tasting and poorly soluble drug. As an alternative approach to overcome these issues, ibuprofen was encapsulated in Pickering antibubbles using two different oils, cyclomethicone and cyclooctane, as…
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Abstract Nowadays, most of the newly developed active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) consist of cohesive particles with a mean particle size of <100μm, a wide particle size distribution (PSD) and a tendency to agglomerate, therefore they are difficult to handle in continuous manufacturing…
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Abstract The synergistic bioactive effect of polyphenols can enhance the development of functional foods to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer. Curcumin and quercetin have been shown to possess anticancer properties. The combination of curcumin and quercetin has been shown to provide…
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Abstract Apigenin (APG), a bioactive flavonoid with promising therapeutic potential, suffers from poor water solubility, which limits its bioavailability. To address this, solid dispersions of APG were prepared using ball milling with sodium alginate (SA), Pluronic® F-68 (PLU68), Pluronic® F-127…
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Abstract Enzalutamide (ENZ), marketed under the brand name Xtandi® as a soft capsule, is an androgen receptor signaling inhibitor drug actively used in clinical settings for treating prostate cancer. However, ENZ’s low solubility and bioavailability significantly hinder the achievement of optimal…
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Press Release Abstract This research article outlines a systematic and science-based approach to formulate extended-release tablets of brivaracetam (BRV) by means of quality by design (QbD) method. BRV, a potent antiepileptic drug, faces challenges due to its short half-life, necessitating…
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Many challenges – one solution: Fumed silica as well as precipitated silica and silicates from Evonik are some of the most important and highly utilized pharmaceutical excipients. Whether you manufacture medicines for solid, semi-solid or liquid dosing, we support you at every stage of product…
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Abstract Objectives: The current research finding suggests dissolution enhancement of nifedipine tablets using Liquid solid technique. Materials and Methods: The drug's solubility in various liquid carriers has been examined, out of which drug shows maximum solubility in PEG 400 which acts…
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Abstract Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a purified, partially depolymerized cellulose, which is obtained by treating αcellulose with mineral acids. Ever since the first microcrystalline cellulose was commercialized, different grades of microcrystalline cellulose have widely been used in the…
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Abstract Cyclosporine (CYC) is a drug that belongs to the BCS class II category. This study was designed to develop novel solid self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (S-SNEDDS) for cyclosporine (CYC), using chitosan–EDTA microparticles. Such microparticles are known to exhibit superior…
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