• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.19-25
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to use a ternary polymeric matrix system for high drug loading of a highly soluble drug for controlled release delivery. The controlled drug delivery of diltiazem HCl (solubility > 50% in water at $25^{\circ}C$) with high loading dose (the final loading dose of drug was 34%) from a ternary polymeric matrix (gelatin, pectin, HPMC) was successfully accomplished. This simple monolithic system with 240 mg drug loading provided near zero-order release over a 24 hour-period by which time the system was completely dissolved. The release kinetics of diltiazem HCl tablet with high loading dose from the designed ternary polymeric system was dependent on the ratios of HPMC : pectin binary mixture. The release rate increased as pectin : HPMC ratio were increased. Swelling behavior of the ternary system and the ionic interaction of formulation components with cationic diltiazem molecule appear to control drug diffusion and the release kinetics. Comparable release profiles between commercial product and the designed system were obtained. The binding study between gelatin with diltiazem HCl showed the presence of two binding sites for drug interaction with subsequent controlled diffusion upon swelling. This designed delivery system is easy to manufacture and drug release behavior is highly reproducible and offers advantages over the existing commercial product.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.89-95
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• 1990

Ethylcellulose-PEG 4000 film coated on core tablets was investigated as a potential drug delivery system for the controlled release of chlorpheniramine maleate (CPM). The kinetic analysis of the release data indicated that CPM release followed a diffusion-controlled model, where the quantity released per unit area is proportional to the square root of time. The effect of the film composition, CPM concentration, plasticizer concentration and CPM solubility on the release characteristics were examined. The release rate constant increased as CPM concentration increased. It also increased as the PEG 4000 content in the film increased above 10%(w/w), however, it decreased as the PEG 4000 content increased in the concentration range below 10%(w/w). The release rate constant was not affected by the coated weight on the core tablet. The film-coated tablets which contain CPM only in the coated film layer seemed to be a potential oral drug delivery system for the controlled release of CPM.

• 폴리머
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.269-273
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• 2010

본 연구는 염산 알푸조신의 서방화를 위한 과립제의 최적 구성을 찾기 위해 수행되었으며, 이에 따라 고분자의 점도에 따른 염산 알푸조신 과립정제를 제조하였다. 사용된 고분자는 경구를 통한 약물전달 시스템 설계에 가장 널리 사용되는 하이드록시프로필메틸셀룰로오스(HPMC)이며, HPMC의 팽윤성은 가장 중요한 특성으로 약물의 방출에 큰 영향을 미친다. 염산 알푸조신 과립정제의 구조변화를 확인하기 위하여 적외선분광법(FTIR)을 분석하였으며, 결정학적 특성을 알아보기 위해 X선 회절분석법(XRD)을 이용하여 분석하였다. 과립정제를 제조하여 인공장액에서의 방출거동을 알아보았으며, 본 연구를 통해 첨가제로 사용된 HPMC의 점도에 따라 모델약물인 염산 알푸조신의 방출거동을 조절할 수 있었다.

• The Korean Journal of Pain
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• 제13권1호
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• pp.60-66
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• 2000

Background: For terminal cancer pain management, controlled-release oral morphine (morphine sulfate tablet, MST) is a simple and convenient regimen. Recently, fentanyl transdermal therapeutic system (F-TTS, transdermal fentanyl) has been developed and became one of the alternative ways of providing adequate pain relief. This open prospective study was designed to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of MST and transdermal fentanyl in the management of terminal cancer pain. Methods: In this open comparative and randomized study, 64 terminal cancer patients received one treatment for 15 days, controlled-release oral morphine (MST group) or fentanyl transdermal therapeutic system (F-TTS group). Daily diaries about the vital sign, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, opioids requirement, co-anagesics, adjuvant drugs and adverse effects were completed with 24 patients in MST group, 18 patients in F-TTS group. Results: The majority of patients in both treatment groups were late-stage cancer and their distribution was not different in both groups. Daily opioids requirement was 126.4 mg in MST uced in F-TTS group (P<0.05). The incidence of nausea, vomiting and constipation was lower in F-TTS group (P<0.05). Patients satisfaction was similar, but F-TTS patient group favored continous use of same treatment compared with MST group after the study was finished. Conclusions: Transdermal fentanyl seems to be safe and similar analgesic effect to controlled-release oral morphine for the control of the terminal cancer patients. However, transdermal fentanyl provides a simpler and more convenient especially in respect to constipation, nausea & vomiting. To determine the exact analgesic effect, cost-effectiveness and complications, controlled trials should be followed.

• Biomolecules & Therapeutics
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• 제19권2호
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• pp.248-254
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• 2011

Biotransformation of pharmacologically inactive lactone prodrug simvastatin (SV) into pharmacologically active simvastatin ${\beta}$-hydroxy acid (SVA) exhibits inter-species differences due to variations in amount and activity of esterase enzymes. In this study, we investigated the pharmacokinetics (PK) of SV and its metabolite SVA following oral doses of SV from controlled-release (CR) tablets and immediate-release (IR) tablets in rodent and canine animal models that features different esterase activity. In rat PK study, no SV was detected in plasma for both formulations due to rapid hydrolysis of SV into SVA by plasma esterase. Besides, no significant differences in PK parameters of SV or SVA were observed between both species. In dog PK study, the relative oral bioavailability of CR tablets in terms of SV was 72.3% compared to IR tablets. Regarding formulation differences in dogs, CR tablets exhibited significantly lower $C_{max}$ (p<0.05), and higher $T_{max}$ (p<0.01) and MRT (p<0.01) for both SV and SVA compared to IR tablets. Accordingly, CR tablets of SV with prolonged drug release profiles in both species might be a potential candidate for a more effective delivery of SV with reduced side effects. Besides, similar PK parameters of SV and SVA in both species despite variation in enzyme activities suggested involvement of equally potent biotransformation pathways in these animal species.

• Advances in Traditional Medicine
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• 제7권1호
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• pp.51-64
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• 2007

Mucus is an aqueous gel complex with a constitution of about 95% water, high molecular weight glycoprotein (mucin), lipid, salts etc. Mucus appears to represent a significant barrier to the absorption of some compounds. Natural mucoadhesive agent was isolated and purified from the aqueous extract of the seeds of prosopis pallida (PP). Formulated tablet with the isolated material by wet granulation method. Some natural edible substances are in consideration for candidates as mucoadhesive agents to claim more effective controlled drug delivery as an alternative to the currently used synthetic mucoadhesive polymers. Subjected the materials obtained from natural source i.e. PP and standard synthetic substance, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose for evaluation of mucoadhesive property by various in vitro and in vivo methods. Through standard dissolution test and a model developed with rabbit, evaluated in vitro controlled release and bioadhesive property of theophylline formulation. Mucoadhesive agent obtained from PP showed good mucoadhesive potential in the demonstrated in vitro and in viνo models. The results suggest that the mucoadhesive agent showed controlled release properties by their application, substantially. In order to assess the gastrointestinal transit time in vivo, a radio opaque X-ray study performed in healthy rabbit testing the same controlled release formulation with and without bioadhesive polymer. Plasma levels of theophylline determined by the HPLC method and those allowed correlations to the in vitro mucoadhesive study results. Better correlation found between the results in different models. PP may acts as a better natural mucoadhesive agent in the extended drug delivery system.

• 한국산학기술학회논문지
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• 제11권7호
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• pp.2451-2458
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• 2010

고혈압 치료제인 카르베딜롤을 모델약물로 하여 새로운 서방성 방출 제어형 매트릭스 정제를 제조하기 위하여 소수성 서방성 부형제인 Compritol 888 ATO와 친수성 고분자인 hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) 또는 polyethylene oxide (PEO)를 이용하여 방출 제어형 매트릭스 정제를 제조하였다. 카르베딜롤 방출 제어형 매트릭스 정제의 제조 시 Compritol 888 ATO의 비율과 친수성 고분자의 종류 및 비율, hot melt coating coagglutination (HMCC) rocess의 적용 유무에 따른 카르베딜롤의 방출 양상을 위하여 용출시험기를 사용하여 pH 1.2의 인공위액과 pH 6.8의 인공장액에서 24시간 동안 $37^{\circ}C$, 50 rpm으로 용출시험을 실시하였다. 그 결과, HMCC process를 적용한 모든 제제가 약물의 방출 제어에 매우 효과적인 것을 확인하였다. 또한 소수성 서방성 부형제인 Compritol 888 ATO의 비율에 따라 약물의 방출 양상 및 시간이 기존 일반정제에 비하여 약 95%의 용출률을 나타내었으며 24시간까지 지연됨을 확인할 수 있었다.

• 폴리머
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• 제36권3호
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• pp.332-337
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• 2012

본 연구는 약물의 용해도에 따른 서방성 용출 거동의 특성을 파악하기 위해 수행되었으며, 이에 따라 고분자의 입도에 따른 염산벤라팍신과 카바마제핀의 정제를 제조하였다. 사용된 고분자는 경구를 통한 서방성 약물전달 시스템 설계에 가장 널리 사용되는 히드록시 프로필 메틸셀룰로오스(HPMC)이며, HPMC의 입도 분포에 따른 팽윤 속도의 차이는 중요한 특성으로 약물의 용출에 큰 영향을 미친다. HPMC 입도에 따른 정제 표면을 분석하기 위해 SEM을 사용하였으며, 결정학적 특성을 파악하기 위해 DSC를 이용하여 분석하였고, 용출 특성의 주요 메카니즘을 파악하기 위해 용출 모델식을 적용하였다. 본 연구를 통해 약물의 용해도 및 HPMC의 입도에 따라 약물의 용출 거동을 조절할 수 있었다.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제30권3호
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• pp.179-189
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• 2000

Clebopride malate(Cm) is a new benzamide drug which has a potent central antidopaminergic activity possessing antiemetic and anxiolytic properties. A purpose of this study was to assess the feasibility of formulating sustained release preparation by dispersing a drug in hydrophilic polymeric matrices and double layered tablets(DLT), using HPMC, carbopol, PEO, PVP/VA and other polymers as a rate controlling barrier. The matrix and DLT showed optimum dissolution pattern up to 8 hours and the contents of polymer were optimized at 30% level in this preparation. After an oral administration in beagle dog, Cm concentration was determined by use of GC-ECD and pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by Vallner's method. The AUC of DLT showed similar results and the duration of action was increased 55% compared to that of regular release dosage form. The calculated absorption rate effectiveness(ARE) and controlled release effectiveness(CRE) for DLT increased 50% compared to that of matrix, the overall effectiveness(E) of this product appears to be about 70%. in vivo effectiveness test, DLT showed significant differences from control on antiemetic action of Cm. In consequence, it was possible to conclude that double layered tablet might be a good candidate for the sustained release dosage forms.

• 폴리머
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.288-293
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• 2005

약물을 전달하기 위한 많은 방법들 중의 하나인 삼투압을 이용한 과립화는 타블렛 제형의 단점인 제조공정의 복잡함과 여러 문제점을 보완하기 위해 시도되었다. 유동층 코팅기로 제조된 삼투압을 이용한 과립은 물을 흡수하면 팽윤하는 시드층과 모델 약물인 니페디핀을 포함하는 약물층, 그리고 약물의 방출을 조절할 수 있는 반투막으로 구성되었다. 서로 다른 크기와 반투막의 두께는 각기 다른 양의 시드와 반투막 코팅액을 사용하여 얻을 수 있었다. 얻어진 과립은 각 코팅 단계에 따라서 서로 다른 모폴로지는 코팅되는 용액의 형태에 따라 다르게 나타났다. 과립의 크기가 클수록 방출은 지연되며, 이는 과립이 가지는 비표면적의 차이로 인한 것이라 사료된다. 또한 반투막의 두께가 두꺼울수록 약물의 방출이 지연되는데 이는 반투막이 두꺼울수록 물의 흡수가 늦어지는 것으로 추정된다 용출액의 약물 용해도는 약물의 방출에 큰 영향을 미쳐 용출액 선택의 중요성을 알 수 있었다. 이 실험을 통해 삼투압을 이용한 과립은 유동층 코팅을 이용하여 제조할 수 있었으며, 과립의 크기와 반투막의 두께, 돗출액에 따라 약물의 방출을 조절할수 있음을 확인하였다.