Critical In Vitro Characterization Methods of Lipid-Based Formulations for Oral Delivery: a Comprehensive Review

Autor: Nitin K. Swarnakar, Natarajan Venkatesan, Guru V. Betageri
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: AAPS PharmSciTech. 20(1)
ISSN: 1530-9932
Popis: Lipids have been extensively used in formulations to enhance dissolution and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble as well as water-soluble drug molecules. The digestion of lipid-based formulations, in the presence of bile salts, phospholipids, and cholesterol, changes the lipid composition in vivo, resulting in the formation of different colloidal phases in the intestine. Therefore, in vitro characterization and evaluation of such formulations are critical in developing a successful formulation. This review covers comprehensive discussion on in vitro characterization techniques such as solubility, drug entrapment, thermal characterization, dissolution, and digestion of lipid-based formulations.
Databáze: OpenAIRE