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Casian T, Nagy B, Lazurca C, Marcu V, Tőkés EO, Kelemen ÉK, Zöldi K, Oprean R, Nagy ZK, Tomuta I, Kovács B. Development of a PAT platform for the prediction of granule tableting properties. Int J Pharm 2023; 648:123610. [PMID: 37977288 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.123610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
Abstract
In this work, the feasibility of implementing a process analytical technology (PAT) platform consisting of Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) and particle size distribution (PSD) analysis was evaluated for the prediction of granule downstream processability. A Design of Experiments-based calibration set was prepared using a fluid bed melt granulation process by varying the binder content, granulation time, and granulation temperature. The granule samples were characterized using PAT tools and a compaction simulator in the 100-500 kg load range. Comparing the systematic variability in NIR and PSD data, their complementarity was demonstrated by identifying joint and unique sources of variation. These particularities of the data explained some differences in the performance of individual models. Regarding the fusion of data sources, the input data structure for partial least squares (PLS) based models did not significantly impact the predictive performance, as the root mean squared error of prediction (RMSEP) values were similar. Comparing PLS and artificial neural network (ANN) models, it was observed that the ANNs systematically provided superior model performance. For example, the best tensile strength, ejection stress, and detachment stress prediction with ANN resulted in an RMSEP of 0.119, 0.256, and 0.293 as opposed to the 0.180, 0.395, and 0.430 RMSEPs of the PLS models, respectively. Finally, the robustness of the developed models was assessed.
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- Tibor Casian
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Analytical Chemistry Department, "Iuliu Haţieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400349 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Department of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Faculty of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Műegyetem rkp. 3., H-1111 Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy, "Iuliu Hatieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 400012 Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- Gedeon Richter Romania 540306, Tîrgu Mureș, Romania; Department of Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, George Emil Palade University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, and Technology of Târgu Mureș, 540139 Târgu Mureș, Romania
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Shah DS, Moravkar KK, Jha DK, Lonkar V, Amin PD, Chalikwar SS. A concise summary of powder processing methodologies for flow enhancement. Heliyon 2023; 9:e16498. [PMID: 37292344 PMCID: PMC10245010 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e16498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 05/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023] Open
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The knowledge of powder properties has been highlighted since the 19th century since most formulations focus on solid dosage forms, and powder flow is essential for various manufacturing operations. A poor powder flow may generate problems in the manufacturing processes and cause the plant's malfunction. Hence these problems should be studied and rectified beforehand by various powder flow techniques to improve and enhance powder flowability. The powder's physical properties can be determined using compendial and non-compendial methods. The non-compendial practices generally describe the powder response under the stress and shear experienced during their processing. The primary interest of the current report is to summarize the flow problems and enlist the techniques to eliminate the issues associated with the powder's flow properties, thereby increasing plant output and minimizing the production process inconvenience with excellent efficiency. In this review, we discuss powder flow and its measurement techniques and mainly focus on various approaches to improve the cohesive powder flow property.
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- Devanshi S. Shah
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Karwand Naka, Shirpur, Dhule 425405, India
- Regeron INC 103 BIO-2, Chuncheon BioTown, Chuncheon, South Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
- DelNova Healthcare, An Innovation Center of ViRACS Healthcare, Thane, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Karwand Naka, Shirpur, Dhule 425405, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy and Quality Assurance, R. C. Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Karwand Naka, Shirpur, Dhule 425405, India
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Parekh BV, Saddik JS, Patel DB, Dave RH. Evaluating the effect of glidants on tablet sticking propensity of ketoprofen using powder rheology. Int J Pharm 2023; 635:122710. [PMID: 36773731 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122710] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Revised: 01/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2023] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Punch sticking has been a leading drawback that has challenged successful tablet manufacturing since its initial conception. Due to the capricious nature of the complication, this can arise during any phase of the development process. Even now, identifying such a problem is a prerequisite during the initial stage of development. The present study evaluated the role of Aerosil®200, talc, and Syloid®244 as glidants in varying amounts ranging from 0.0 percent to 2.0 percent w/w on tablets sticking relatively to five different metal surfaces, with ketoprofen as the model drug. Powder rheology is a predictable technique used to calculate the sticking index. The sticking index of each formulation in comparison to each metal coupon was identified by calculating the kinematic angle of internal friction and the angle of wall friction using the shear cell test and wall friction test, respectively. Interestingly, glidants were found to reduce the sticking propensity of the powder blend in a concentration-dependent manner. In addition, the compression study validated the expected sticking tendency ranking order. According to the research data, the sticking index could effectively be utilized to envisage the possibility of tablet sticking, i.e., by selecting the formulation's excipient and their percentages or selecting appropriate punched metal surfaces in the tableting process.
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- Bhavin V Parekh
- Arnold and Marine Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA; Natoli Institute for Industrial Pharmacy Research and Development, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Natoli Scientific, A Division of Natoli Engineer Company, Inc., Telford, PA, USA
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- Arnold and Marine Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA; Natoli Institute for Industrial Pharmacy Research and Development, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
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Jin C, Zhao L, Feng Y, Hong Y, Shen L, Lin X. Simultaneous modeling prediction of three key quality attributes of tablets by powder physical properties. Int J Pharm 2022; 628:122344. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.122344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2022] [Revised: 10/11/2022] [Accepted: 10/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Partheniadis I, Kopanelou D, Gamlen M, Nikolakakis I. Monitoring the weight and dimensional expansion of pyridostigmine bromide tablets under dynamic vapor sorption and impact of deliquescence on tablet strength and drug release. Int J Pharm 2021; 609:121150. [PMID: 34600060 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2021] [Revised: 09/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Changes of weight and axial expansion of tablets of the deliquescent drug pyridostigmine bromide with Kollidon SR were followed with relative humidity (RH) using dynamic vapor sorption and displacement transducer. The effects of RH on placebo and drug containing (API) tablets prepared at low and high compression were related to tablet strength and molecular changes. Tablet weight and expansion increased with RH, especially above RH 40%. Tablet rigidity and strength decreased linearly with moisture for placebo tablets whereas for API tablets there was decrease up to 50% followed by large drop at 60%. Raman spectra of tablets did not show chemical interactions due to moisture, but decreased intensity of drug peak at 2370 cm-1 indicating solid state changes. Decrease of polymer peak intensities at 805 and 1740 cm-1 occurred only in API tablets implicating drug deliquescence in polymer moisture sorption. X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis of tablets indicated complete drug liquefaction after exposure at 60% RH, which impacted great loss of strength but did not affect the sustained release profile. In conclusion, monitoring of the physical properties of tablets during production of deliquescent drugs is necessary to avoid pitfalls during downstream processes such as coating, packaging and storage.
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- Ioannis Partheniadis
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece
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- Pharmaceutical Development Services Ltd, BioCity Nottingham, Nottingham NG1 1GF, UK
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54124, Greece.
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Salústio PJ, Monteiro MF, Nunes T, Sousa E Silva JP, Costa PJ. Starch flow behavior alone and under different glidants action using the shear cell method. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2021; 47:1502-1511. [PMID: 34758690 DOI: 10.1080/03639045.2021.2004158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The objective of this work was to analyze the flow behavior of a commonly used filler (pregelatinised starch) and the effect of two of the most used lubricants (talc and colloidal silicon dioxide). The studies were carried out according to the conventional methods (Angle of Repose, Bulk and Tapped densities and from these the Compressibility Index) and shear cell methods (Brookfield Powder Flow Tester apparatus) described in European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.). The results showed some surprising and unexpected values for the flow behavior of this filler under influence of the methods and the used glidants. Regarding pure starch and mixtures containing talc, the flow behavior was similar between them and the Flow Index (ffc) values varied between 1.8 and 4 (very cohesive and cohesive) as consolidation stress (σ1) increased. In this case, the glidant effect was not observed. However, for the mixtures of starch with colloidal silicon dioxide this effect was observed providing Flow Index (ffc) values between 2.6 and 8.9 (cohesive and easy-flowing) as consolidation stress (σ1) increased. Other parameters that are also used to characterize flow properties, more specifically, within silos, chutes and hoppers, such as effective angle of internal friction (φe), effective angle of wall friction (φx), critical arching and critical rathole values, provided similar information. Based in the obtained results from all tests it can be said that the talc did not induce improvement on the starch flow behavior in the used conditions in opposition to the effect produced by colloidal silicon dioxide.HighlightsExample 1. A good flowability of powders is needed in order to be compressed/filled;Example 2. The overcome the poor flow it is usual to use glidants;Example 3. CSD improved the pregelatinised starch (Starch 1500®) flow;Example 4. Talc do not have relevant effect in the pregelatinised starch (Starch 1500®) flow;Example 5. Powder FlowTester method showed more complete and consistent results.
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- Paulo J Salústio
- Research Institute for Medicines and Pharmaceutical Sciences (iMed.UL), Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, MedTech - Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- UCIBIO, REQUIMTE, MedTech - Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Technology, Department of Drug Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal
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