drug delivery via buccal mucosa by means of buccoadhesive formulations offer distinct advantages over peroral administration. recently, plant gums and exudates have been screened for their use as pharmaceutical adjuvants. the aim of this study is to evaluate matrix tablets containing plantago psyllium seed mucilage in addition to carbopol as a mucoadhesive agent, and propranolol hydrochloride a...

buccoadhesive drug delivery systems have distinct advantages in comparison with oral administration. plant exudates like gum or mucilage are being studied for their use as pharmaceutical adjuvant. the aim of this study is to evaluate the properties of the plantago major seed mucilage as a mucoadhesive agent and propranolol hydrochloride is chosen as a model drug. mucoadhesive tablets of propran...

We have assessed the efficacy of a novel bioadhesive amethocaine patch device, compared to Ametop gel, in a randomized, double-blinded trial. Patch and gel formulations, including placebos, were applied to the forearms of volunteers (n = 30) for 40 min. Once the formulations were removed from the skin, anaesthesia was assessed by volunteers using a conventional pinprick test. Pain scores were r...

PURPOSE β-Limit dextrin has been studied for many years as a means to investigate the internal structures of amylose and amylopectin. However its role as an excipient in the pharmaceutical industry has never been reported. This paper is the first one in a series to explore its potential use as an excipient to aid drug delivery. METHODS The bioadhesive properties of β-limit dextrin were studie...

aluminum phosphide (alp) as 3 g tablet is widely used in iran to protect stored food grains from pests. hyperglycemia following its ingestion has been already reported in the recent years but severe hypoglycemia is uncommon. here, we report a 19 year old male who attempted suicide with one tablet of alp and demonstrated severe hypoglycemia. despite restoration of blood glucose concentration to ...