Evaluation of injection moulding as a pharmaceutical technology to produce matrix tablets
Evaluation of injection moulding as a pharmaceutical technology to produce matrix tablets
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DOI:
10.1016/j.ejpb.2008.02.025
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发表时间:
2009-01-01
影响因子:
4.9
通讯作者:
Remon, Jean Paul
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作者:
Quinten, Thomas;De Beer, Thomas;Remon, Jean Paul
The aim of this study was to develop sustained-release matrix tablets by means of injection moulding and to evaluate the influence of process temperature, matrix composition (EC and HPMC concentration) and viscosity grade of ethylcellulose (EC) and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC) on processability and drug release. The drug release data were analyzed to get insight in the release kinetics and mechanism. Formulations containing inetoprolol tartrate (30%, model drug), EC with dibutyl sebacate (matrix former and plasticizer) and hydrophilic polymer HPMC were extruded and subsequently injection moulded into tablets (375 mg, 10 mm diameter, convex-shaped) at temperatures ranging from 110 to 140 degrees C. Tablets containing 30% metoprolol and 70% ethylcellulose (EC 4 mPa s) showed an incomplete drug release within 24 h ( 20 mPa s) and HPMC (4000 and 10,000 mPa s). Tablet porosity was low (