The aim of present study was to prepare and characterize the recrystallized agglomerates of water insoluble non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, indomethacin (IM) with hydrophilic polymers like polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP),hydroxyl ethyl cellulose (HEC) and hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) by using emulsion solvent diffusion (ESD) technique for enhancing the solubility, dissolution rate,...

The purpose of this research was to prepare and evaluate floating drug delivery system of Lamivudine. Floating matrix tablets of Lamivudine were developed to prolong gastric residence time and increase its bioavailability. Rapid gastrointestinal transit could result in incomplete drug release from the drug delivery system above the absorption zone leading to diminished efficacy of the administe...

The aim of this work was to investigate the effects of the nature and concentration of cellulose derivatives on the release kinetics of ibuprofen from hydrogel matrices using a response surface method (RSM). A series of cellulose derivatives, as methyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl and hydroxypropyl methyl celluloses (MC, HEC, HPC and HPMC) were used as polymer platforms and their impacts on dru...

The present work describes the formulation development of ophthalmic in situ gelling system using thermo-reversible gelling polymer, i.e. Pluronic F 127 (PF127). Because of high concentration (20 to 25%w/v) of this polymer required for in situ gelation causes irritation to the eye. So, to reduce this concentration, an attempt was made to combine the PF127 with other polymers like hydroxy propyl...

Solubility is an important physicochemical factor affecting absorption of drug and there by its therapeutic effect. About 40% of newly discovered drugs are lipophilic and failed to reach market due to their poor water solubility. Solid dispersions proved to have tremendous potential for improving drug solubility. Orlistat is a poor water soluble substance possessing anti-obesity property; in th...

in recent years, great efforts have been devoted to the design of drug delivery systems. many polymeric excipients have been studied in order to make drug release fit the desired profiles. the aim of this work was to design a theophylline oral suspension, as sustained release pharmaceutical preparation in order to decrease the plasma level fluctuations and adverse effects of theophylline. micro...

Article history: Received on: 12/10/2012 Revised on: 27/10/2012 Accepted on: 03/11/2012 Available online: 29/11/2012 Mini matrices containing Losartan potassium as a model drug were prepared by extrusion method using Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose as matrix materials with or without xanthan gum and carbopol, and combination of xanthan gum and carbopol and propylene glycol as plasticizer. The p...

Objective: The goal of this present research finding was to formulate mucoadhesive film for a water insoluble drug using different plasticizers and to study the effect of plasticizers in formulating buccal films. Buccal drug delivery is a safer and easier method of drug utilization. Methods: Buccal films were prepared by using Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) as the polymer and Glycerine,...

The objective of the present investigation was to develop and evaluate sustained release matrix tablets of prochlorperazine maleate employing different types and levels of hydrophilic matrix agents namely hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), carbopol and combination of these polymers by wet granulation technique. Prior to compression process, the prepared granules were evaluated for its flo...

The purpose of the study was to prolong the gastric residence time and increase the bioavailability of atenolol by designing its floating tablets and to study the influence of different polymers on its release rate. It was selected as a model drug, because it is poorly absorbed from the lower GIT. The tablets were prepared by direct compression technique, using different polymers such as hydrox...