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Maniruzzaman M, Pang J, Morgan DJ, Douroumis D. Molecular modeling as a predictive tool for the development of solid dispersions. Mol Pharm 2015; 12:1040-9. [PMID: 25734898 DOI: 10.1021/mp500510m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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In this study molecular modeling is introduced as a novel approach for the development of pharmaceutical solid dispersions. A computational model based on quantum mechanical (QM) calculations was used to predict the miscibility of various drugs in various polymers by predicting the binding strength between the drug and dimeric form of the polymer. The drug/polymer miscibility was also estimated by using traditional approaches such as Van Krevelen/Hoftyzer and Bagley solubility parameters or Flory-Huggins interaction parameter in comparison to the molecular modeling approach. The molecular modeling studies predicted successfully the drug-polymer binding energies and the preferable site of interaction between the functional groups. The drug-polymer miscibility and the physical state of bulk materials, physical mixtures, and solid dispersions were determined by thermal analysis (DSC/MTDSC) and X-ray diffraction. The produced solid dispersions were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), which confirmed not only the exact type of the intermolecular interactions between the drug-polymer functional groups but also the binding strength by estimating the N coefficient values. The findings demonstrate that QM-based molecular modeling is a powerful tool to predict the strength and type of intermolecular interactions in a range of drug/polymeric systems for the development of solid dispersions.
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- Mohammed Maniruzzaman
- †Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB, U.K
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- †Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB, U.K
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- ‡Cardiff Catalysis Institute, School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, U.K
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- †Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB, U.K
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Moradiya HG, Nokhodchi A, Bradley MSA, Farnish R, Douroumis D. Increased dissolution rates of carbamazepine – gluconolactone binary blends processed by hot melt extrusion. Pharm Dev Technol 2015; 21:445-52. [DOI: 10.3109/10837450.2015.1022783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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An investigation of nifedipine miscibility in solid dispersions using Raman spectroscopy. Pharm Res 2015; 32:2458-73. [PMID: 25673042 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-015-1638-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Accepted: 01/22/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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PURPOSE Raman spectroscopy is potentially an extremely useful tool for the understanding of drug-polymer interactions in solid dispersions. This is examined and demonstrated for the case of solid dispersions of nifedipine in a polymeric substrate. METHODS Solid dispersions consisting of nifedipine and polyvinyl caprolactam--polyvinyl acetate--polyethylene glycol graft copolymer (Soluplus®) were prepared by freeze drying, melting and solvent evaporation at drug loadings of 10, 30, 50, 70 and 90% w/w. Drug-polymer interactions in the amorphous solid dispersion were estimated by Raman spectroscopy. The correlation between the solid state stability of the drug in a solid dispersion and the extent of drug-polymer interaction was monitored by X-ray diffractometry. RESULTS The miscibility limit of nifedipine-Soluplus® was found to be 30% w/w drug loading for all preparation methods. The drug was found to interact with Soluplus®, through a hydrophilic interaction identified by infrared spectroscopy and a hydrophobic interaction which could be quantified by Raman spectroscopy. The average extent of the drug-polymer interaction in the studied amorphous samples at equivalent drug loading was similar, regardless of the preparation method. Inhomogeneities in samples prepared by melting contributed to a wider variation in drug-polymer interaction and poorer solid state stability, in terms of its crystallization tendency. CONCLUSIONS Raman spectroscopy was shown to be a useful technique in classifying miscibility levels based on the hydrophobic interaction between the drug and the polymer. Different drug loadings showed varying degrees of drug-polymer interaction, and hence variable solid state stability of the solid dispersion.
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Maniruzzaman M, Snowden MJ, Bradely MS, Douroumis D. Studies of intermolecular interactions in solid dispersions using advanced surface chemical analysis. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra13176f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to utilise an advanced surface chemical analysis based on X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) to determine and characterise drug/polymer interactions in solid dispersions manufactured via hot melt extrusion (HME).
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- M. Maniruzzaman
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham Maritime
- UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham Maritime
- UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham Maritime
- UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- University of Greenwich
- Chatham Maritime
- UK
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Li X, He A, Huang K, Liu H, Zhao Y, Wei Y, Xu Y, Noda I, Wu J. Two-dimensional asynchronous spectrum with auxiliary cross peaks in probing intermolecular interactions. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c5ra16062f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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A new approach called “asynchronous spectrum with auxiliary peaks (ASAP)” is proposed for generating a 2D asynchronous spectrum to investigate the intermolecular interaction between two solutes (P and Q) dissolved in the same solution.
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- Xiaopei Li
- Institute of Process Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- P. R. China
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory for Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory for Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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- Institute of Process Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Process Engineering
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- P. R. China
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- Institute of Chemistry
- Chinese Academy of Sciences
- P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Material Science
- Hebei Normal University
- Shijiazhuang
- P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory for Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory for Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences
- State Key Laboratory for Rare Earth Materials Chemistry and Applications
- College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering
- Peking University
- Beijing 100871
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Kothari K, Ragoonanan V, Suryanarayanan R. The Role of Drug–Polymer Hydrogen Bonding Interactions on the Molecular Mobility and Physical Stability of Nifedipine Solid Dispersions. Mol Pharm 2014; 12:162-70. [DOI: 10.1021/mp5005146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Khushboo Kothari
- Department of Pharmaceutics,
College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics,
College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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- Department of Pharmaceutics,
College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, United States
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Maniruzzaman M, Douroumis D. An in-vitro–in-vivo taste assessment of bitter drug: comparative electronic tongues study. J Pharm Pharmacol 2014; 67:43-55. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2014] [Accepted: 07/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The efficiency of the Astree e-tongue and Taste Sensing system TS5000Z for the evaluation of the taste masking effect of hot melt extruded formulations was investigated in this study.
Methods
Hot melt extrusion (HME) processing was optimized using Randcastle single screw extruder (USA) to manufacture extrudates with desirable characteristics. Cationic model drug propranolol HCl (PRP) was processed with the anionic polymers – Eudragit L100 (L100) and Eudragit L100-55 (Acryl-EZE). Solid state of the drug in polymer matrices was evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry, particle size analysis, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) analysis. In-vitro taste masking efficiency of the two polymers was performed by using two different e-tongues (Astree e-tongue and TS5000Z). The results obtained from both e-tongues were further compared and contrast to find out the sensor outputs in all formulations.
Key findings
Solid state analysis of the extruded formulations revealed the presence of amorphous PRP. Both e-tongues were able to detect the taste masking variations of the extrudates and were in good agreement with the in-vivo results obtained from a panel of six healthy human volunteers (R2 > 0.84). However, each e-tongue sensor demonstrated different sensitivity, suggesting a careful consideration of the experimental findings during melt extrusion, is necessary for the development of taste-masked formulations. Furthermore, FTIR spectroscopy and NMR studies revealed possible drug polymer intermolecular interactions as the mechanism of successful taste masking.
Conclusions
HME can effectively be used to manufacture taste-masked extruded formulations, while both e-tongues demonstrated satisfactory taste analysis for the development of taste-masked formulations.
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham, Kent, UK
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Hot melt extruded amorphous solid dispersion of posaconazole with improved bioavailability: investigating drug-polymer miscibility with advanced characterisation. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2014; 2014:146781. [PMID: 25143935 PMCID: PMC4131112 DOI: 10.1155/2014/146781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2014] [Revised: 03/31/2014] [Accepted: 04/02/2014] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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Invasive antifungal infections are reasons for morbidity and mortality in immunogenic patients worldwide. Posaconazole is a most promising antifungal agent against all types of invasive infections with high % of cure rate. The marketed suspension formulation has low bioavailability and is needed to be taken with food. In this paper, PCZ hot melt extruded amorphous solid dispersion (SD) with immediate release and improved bioavailability was prepared using Soluplus (Sol) as primary carrier for solubilization. Surfactants such as PEG 400, Lutrol F27, Lutrol F68, and TPGS are also used in combination with Soluplus to improve the physicochemical performance of the formulation when it comes in contact with GI (gastrointestinal) fluid. Drug-polymer miscibility of SD was investigated using advanced techniques. In the in vivo study, the AUC(0–72) and Cmax of PCZ/Soluplus were 11.5 and 11.74 time higher than those of pure PCZ. The formulation of the extrudate SD had an AUC(0–72) and Cmax higher than those with the commercial capsule (Noxafil). Molecular dynamic (MD) simulation studies were carried out using in silico molecular modelling to understand the drug-polymer intermolecular behaviour. The results of this research ensure enhanced dissolution and bioavailability of the solid dispersion of PCZ prepared by HME compared with the PCZ suspension.
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Maniruzzaman M, Islam MT, Moradiya HG, Halsey SA, Slipper IJ, Chowdhry B, Snowden MJ, Douroumis D. Prediction of Polymorphic Transformations of Paracetamol in Solid Dispersions. J Pharm Sci 2014; 103:1819-28. [DOI: 10.1002/jps.23992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2014] [Revised: 03/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/04/2014] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Development and evaluation of lafutidine solid dispersion via hot melt extrusion: Investigating drug-polymer miscibility with advanced characterisation. Asian J Pharm Sci 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajps.2013.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Li Y, Pang H, Guo Z, Lin L, Dong Y, Li G, Lu M, Wu C. Interactions between drugs and polymers influencing hot melt extrusion. J Pharm Pharmacol 2013; 66:148-66. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 88] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Accepted: 10/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hot melt extrusion (HME) as a technique for producing amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) has been widely used in pharmaceutical research. The biggest challenge for the application of HME is the thermal degradation of drug, poor physical stability of ASD and precipitation of drug during dissolution. Interactions between drugs and polymers may play an important role in overcoming these barriers. In this review, influence of drug–polymer interactions on HME and the methods for characterizing the drug–polymer interactions were reviewed.
Key findings
Strong drug–polymer interactions, especially ionic interactions and hydrogen bonds, are helpful to improving the thermal stability of drug during HME, enhancing the physical stability of ASD during storage and maintaining supersaturated solution after dissolution in gastrointestinal tract. The interactions can be quantitatively and qualitatively characterized by many analysing methods.
Conclusions
As many factors collectively determine the properties of HME products, drug–polymer interactions play an extremely important role. However, the action mechanisms of drug–polymer interactions need intensive investigation to provide more useful information for optimizing the formulation and the process parameters of HME.
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- Yongcheng Li
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Research and Development Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- Research and Development Center of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Maniruzzaman M, Bonnefille M, Aranyos A, Snowden MJ, Douroumis D. An in-vivo and in-vitro taste masking evaluation of bitter melt-extruded drugs. J Pharm Pharmacol 2013; 66:323-37. [DOI: 10.1111/jphp.12169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2013] [Accepted: 09/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Objectives
The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of hot-melt extrusion (HME) for masking the taste of bitter active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) when incorporated into different polymer formulations.
Methods
Extrudates were produced by HME using two water soluble cationic model drugs (cetirizine HCl and verapamil HCl) processed with various grades of anionic polymers (Eudragit L100 and Eudragit L100-55 (Acryl EZE)). The process was optimised by using a single screw extruder to produce extruadates with the desirable characteristics.
Key findings
In-vivo results obtained from a panel of six healthy human volunteers demonstrated that the HME extruded formulations improved the taste significantly compared with that of the pure APIs. In addition, an in-vitro evaluation carried out by an Astree e-tongue equipped with seven specific sensors demonstrated significant taste improvement of the extrudates compared with placebo polymers and the pure APIs. Furthermore, the extrudates characterised by SEM, X-ray and differential scanning calorimetry studies showed the existence of molecularly dispersed APIs while in-vitro dissolution showed fast release for all drug substances.
Conclusions
HME can effectively be used to mask the taste of bitter APIs by enhancing drug–polymer interactions.
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham, UK
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- Faculty of Engineering and Science, University of Greenwich, Chatham, UK
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Sustained release solid lipid matrices processed by hot-melt extrusion (HME). Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2013; 110:403-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2013.03.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2013] [Revised: 03/28/2013] [Accepted: 03/30/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Shahzad Y, Sohail S, Arshad MS, Hussain T, Shah SNH. Development of solid dispersions of artemisinin for transdermal delivery. Int J Pharm 2013; 457:197-205. [PMID: 24084449 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2013.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2013] [Revised: 09/20/2013] [Accepted: 09/22/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Solid dispersions of the poorly soluble drug artemisinin were developed using polymer blends of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with the aim of enhancing solubility and in vitro permeation of artemisinin through skin. Formulations were characterised using a combination of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). Solubility of artemisinin was determined in two solvents: de-ionised water and phosphate buffered saline (PBS; pH 7.4), while in vitro drug permeation studies were carried out using rabbit skin as a model membrane. MD simulations revealed miscibility between the drug and polymers. DSC confirmed the molecular dispersion of the drug in the polymer blend. Decrease in crystallinity of artemisinin with respect to polymer content and the absence of specific drug-polymer interactions were confirmed using XRD and FT-IR, respectively. The solubility of artemisinin was dramatically enhanced for the solid dispersions, as was the permeation of artemisinin from saturated solid-dispersion vehicles relative to that from saturated solutions of the pure drug. The study suggests that high energy solid forms of artemisinin could possibly enable transdermal delivery of artemisinin.
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- Yasser Shahzad
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK.
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Fule R, Meer T, Amin P, Dhamecha D, Ghadlinge S. Preparation and characterisation of lornoxicam solid dispersion systems using hot melt extrusion technique. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-013-0099-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Fule R, Meer T, Sav A, Amin P. Solubility and dissolution rate enhancement of lumefantrine using hot melt extrusion technology with physicochemical characterisation. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2013. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-013-0078-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Maniruzzaman M, Boateng JS, Chowdhry BZ, Snowden MJ, Douroumis D. A review on the taste masking of bitter APIs: hot-melt extrusion (HME) evaluation. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2013; 40:145-56. [DOI: 10.3109/03639045.2013.804833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Yang Z, Nollenberger K, Albers J, Craig D, Qi S. Microstructure of an Immiscible Polymer Blend and Its Stabilization Effect on Amorphous Solid Dispersions. Mol Pharm 2013; 10:2767-80. [DOI: 10.1021/mp400209w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Ziyi Yang
- School of
Pharmacy, University
of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, U.K., NR4 7TJ
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- Evonik Röhm GmbH, Kirschenallee,
64293 Darmstadt, Germany
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- School of Pharmacy, University
College London, London
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- School of
Pharmacy, University
of East Anglia, Norwich, Norfolk, U.K., NR4 7TJ
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