I n the present investigation, newly developed mixed hydrotropic solid dispersion (HSD) technology precludes the use of organic solvent and also decreases the individual concentration of hydrotropic agents, simultaneously decreasing their toxic potential. 'Mixed-hydrotropic solubilization' technique is the phenomenon to increase the solubility of poorly watersoluble drugs in the aqueous solution containing blends of hydrotropic agents, which may give synergistic enhancement effect on solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs and to reduce concentrations of each individual hydrotropic agent to minimize their toxic effects due to high concentration of hydrotropic agents. Maheshwari has made HSD of paracetamol using urea. In the present study, the aqueous solution of hydrotropic blend (20% urea and 10% sodium citrate) has been found to increase aqueous solubility of poorly water-soluble drug, aceclofenac. This mixedhydrotropic blend was used to prepare solid dispersion of aceclofenac. The prepared solid dispersions have been characterized by IR and XRD studies. They have been studied for dissolution rate enhancement effect. The prepared solid dispersions were found very stable (chemically).
Spironolactone is aldosterone antagonist drug belonging to the category of potassium sparing diuretics administered orally that has absolute bioavailability of only 68% due to the poor aqueous solubility. The main aim of the present work was to develop a self emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) to enhance the oral absorption of spironolactone. The solubility of spironolactone in various oils, surfactants, and co surfactants was determined. Pseudo ternary phase diagrams were constructed using castor oil, Tween 80, and polyethylene glycol 400, and distilled water to identify the efficient self-micro emulsion region. Prepared self emulsifying drug delivery system was further evaluated for its emulsification time, drug content, optical clarity, droplet size, zeta potential, in vitro drug release. The results showed that 96.16% drug was released from the SEDDS formulation in 3 hrs. This demonstrated an enhancement in the drug release and thereby, absorption of the drug through the membrane, this was significantly higher than that of the plain drug suspension. Thus, the above findings support that the utility of SEDDS to enhance solubility and dissolution of poorly water soluble compounds which may result in improved Therapeutic performance.
Due to more versatility and comfort, mouth dissolving tablets are the most advanced type of oral solid dosage forms. Compared to conventional tablets, it increases the effectiveness of APIs by dissolving within a minute in the oral cavity after contact with less saliva, without chewing and without the need for water for administration. Mouth Dissolving Tablets of Ketorolac tromethamine were prepared by direct compression method using various superdisintegrants like crospovidone, Croscarmellose sodium, and Sodium starch glycolate in different concentrations. Prepared tablets were evaluated for hardness, friability, weight variation, disintegration time, wetting time and in vitro drug release. Results of pre-compression and post-compression studies of all formulations were found within the standard limits. The tablets of all the batches were found to release more than 80% of drug in 5 minutes, which is the desired quality of mouth dissolving tablets that helps in faster absorption of the drug and quick onset of therapeutic effect. The the order of dissolution of various disintegrants was found to be Crospovidone˃ SSG˃ CCS. There was no significant variation in drug content of drug during stability studies for selected batch F3 in accelerated conditions over three months. It was concluded from the study that fast release of Ketorolac tromethamine from formulation F3 may reduce onset of drug action with better patient compliance.
Keywords: Crospovidone, Croscarmellose sodium, Ketorolac tromethamine, Mouth dissolving tablets, Sodium starch glycolate, superdisintegrants.
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