Sustain-Release of Various Drugs from Leucaena Leucocephala Polysaccharide

This study examines the sustained release behavior of both water-soluble (acetaminophen, caffeine, theophylline and salicylic acid) and water-insoluble (indomethacin) drugs from Leucaena leucocephala seed Gum isolated from Leucaena leucocephala kernel powder. It further investigates the effect of incorporation of diluents like microcrystalline cellulose and lactose on release of caffeine and partial cross-linking of the gum (polysaccharide) on release of acetaminophen. Applying exponential equation, the mechanism of release of soluble drugs was found to be anomalous. The insoluble drug showed near case II or zero-order release mechanism. The rate of release was in the decreasing order of caffeine, acetaminophen, theophylline, salicylic acid and indomethacin. An increase in release kinetics of drug was observed on blending with diluents. However, the rate of release varied with type and amount of blend in the matrix. The mechanism of release due to effect of diluents was found to be anomalous. The rate of release of drug decreased on partial cross-linking and the mechanism of release was found to be super case II

Development and evaluation of novel-trans-buccoadhesive films of Famotidine

The present investigation highlights the novel trans-buccoadhesive films of Famotidine, an H2 receptor antagonist used as an anti-ulcerative agent. The buccal films were fabricated by solvent casting technique with different polymer combinations of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, carbopol-934P and polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Drug–polymer interaction studies by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy show that there is no significant interaction between drug and polymers. The fabricated films were evaluated for their physicochemical characters like weight, thickness, surface pH, percentage moisture absorption, percentage moisture loss, swelling percentage, folding endurance, water vapor transmission and drug content. Stability study of buccal films was performed in natural human saliva. Ex vivo permeation studies were conducted using fresh sheep buccal mucosa and buccoadhesive strength was calculated by modified balance method and showed sufficient strength in all the formulations. Good correlation was observed between the in vitro drug release and in vivo drug release, with a correlation coefficient of 0.995. Drug diffusion from buccal films showed apparently zero order kinetics and release mechanism was diffusion controlled after considerable swelling

The Effect of pH dependent and pH independent polymers on the drug release of anti-ischemic agent : Development and Characterization of Ranolazine ER Tablets

The objective of current study is to study the effects of combination of pH independent (HPMCK100M) and dependent (partially neutralized; Eudragit L 100-55) polymers on the drug release of Ranolazine form extended release tablet formulation. Ranolazine, an anti-ischemic or anginal agent. Mainly used for treating exercise induced; variant and stable chronic angina pectoris along with myocardial infarction. Anti-ischemic effect exhibited by Ranolazine is independent of haemodynamic effects, due to this benefit; it was useful for treating patients, who were not responded to other anti-anginals. Extended release tablets of Ranolazine were prepared using various proportions of  Eudragit L 100-55,HPMCK100M in by direct compression technique. 9 formulations were developed and characterized for pharmacopoeial limits.  Data obtained from the dissolution study fitted well to kinetic modeling, kinetic parameters were determined. EHR5 containing 31.25 mg of Eudragit L 100-55& 31.25 mg of HPMCK100M, is the best formulation showing similarity f2=85.77, f1= 2.31 with the marketed product (RANOLAZ). Formulation EHR5 follow zero order, whereas release mechanism found to be nonfickian type (n= 0.653)