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Xanthan Gum
Foam-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Skin Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
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Foam-based drug delivery systems signify a significant innovation in dermatology, facilitating improved drug penetration and administration via a gas-liquid dispersion matrix. These formulations have shown considerable promise in the medical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields. Recent…
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Presence of gluten and soy derived excipients in medicinal products and their implications on…
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Gluten and soy allergies are significant health concerns, particularly in individuals with celiac disease or soy sensitivity. While dietary sources of these allergens are well-studied, their presence in medicinal products remains under-explored. This study assessed the prevalence of gluten…
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The Future of Medicine: How 3D Printing Is Transforming Pharmaceuticals
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Three-dimensional printing technology is transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing by shifting from conventional mass production to additive manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on personalized medicine. The integration of bioinks and AI-driven optimization is further enhancing this…
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Toward the Optimal Choice of Gelled Vehicles for Oral Drug Administration in Dysphagic Patients
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Background/Objectives: Thickened waters are commonly used for dysphagic patients to ensure hydration, facilitate safer swallowing, and administer oral therapies, yet their impact on drug dissolution remains unclear. This study aims to investigate how thickening agents, viscosity, and solid…
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Advancing medication compounding: Use of a pharmaceutical 3D printer to auto-fill minoxidil capsules…
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Compounding medications in pharmacies is a common practice for patients with prescriptions that are not available commercially, but it is a laborious and error-prone task. The incorporation of emerging technologies to prepare personalised medication, such as 3D printing, has been delayed…
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Excipients in drug delivery systems: A comprehensive review of approved inactive ingredients for…
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Pharmaceutical excipients, commonly known as inactive ingredients, encompass any substance aside from the active ingredient that fulfills a distinct and vital role in a formulation. Their purpose is to enhance specific characteristics, whether associated with the performance of the…
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Personalized Medicine Through Semisolid-Extrusion Based 3D Printing: Dual-Drug Loaded Gummies for…
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The purpose of this research was to develop and characterize dual-drug Isoniazid-Pyridoxine gummies using Semisolid Extrusion (SSE) 3D printing technology, aimed at personalized dosing for a broad patient demographic, from pediatric to geriatric. This study leverages SSE 3D…
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Analysis of Swelling and Dissolution Dynamics of Xanthan Gum-Excipient Blends Using Dissolution…
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This research investigates how dissolution imaging can elucidate the impact of excipients with various solubility profiles (lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, and dicalcium phosphate) on the swelling and drug release properties of xanthan gum (XG) compacts using a dissolution imaging…
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Topical Application of Dipyridamole and Roflumilast Combination Nanoparticles Loaded Nanoemulgel for…
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Background: Phosphodiesterase-4 is an enzyme that regulates immune responses and contributes to the development of psoriasis. Dipyridamole and roflumilast function as phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors, reducing pro-inflammatory cytokine expression. The aim was to evaluate the anti-psoriatic…
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Pediatric-friendly suspension for oral administration of pyrimethamine in congenital toxoplasmosis:…
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This study focused on developing and assessing the stability of pyrimethamine (PYM) sugar-free oral suspensions for treating congenital toxoplasmosis in the pediatric population, including neonates. Extemporaneous suspensions (2 mg/mL) were prepared using carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) or…
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