The effect of inspiratory parameters after two separate inhalations on the dose emission of theophylline from low and high resistance dry powder inhalers

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The dose emission from DPIs can be affected by the inspiratory parameters achieved by the patient as well as the device in-use. Conventional in-vitro dose emission methodology was used, but instead of using inhalation volume (Vin) of 2 or 4 L and peak inhalation flow (PIF) corresponding to 4 kPa, a range of PIFs (28.3, 60, 90 and 120 L min-1) and Vins (0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5, 2, and 4 L) were used. The formulation was composed of spray dried Theophylline as a model drug with Lactohale® α lactose monohydrate carrier. The formulation was aerosolised using two DPIs; a low resistance Breezhaler® and high resistance Handihaler®. The formulation showed a consistent dose content uniformity with a Coefficient of Variation (CV) of 1.70%. The drug distribution on the surface of the carrier was obvious from the SE micrographs with some drug particles lodged into lactose crevices. The dose emission after the first inhalation (ED1) and total emitted dose (TED) of theophylline increased with PIF and Vin, irrespective of the inhaler device. However, the dose delivered was superior for the Handihaler® compared to Breezhaler®. Drug retention in the capsule and device was high at low PIFs and Vins and reduced after the second inhalation. Therefore, our study supports the recommendations for patients who cannot achieve sufficient PIF and Vin to inhale twice for each dose to ensure the better clinical outcome.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2020

Erschienen:

2020

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:28

Enthalten in:

Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society - 28(2020), 1 vom: 03. Jan., Seite 74-86

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Abadelah, Mohamad [VerfasserIn]
Al-Assadi, Jumannah [VerfasserIn]
Rooney, James [VerfasserIn]
Larhrib, Hassane [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

API, Active pharmaceutical ingredient
DPIs, Dry powder inhalers
DUSA, Dose unit sampling apparatus
ED, Emitted dose
ED1, Dose emitted after first inhalation
ED2, Dose emitted after second inhalation
Handihaler®
Inhalation volume
Journal Article
Onbrez Breezhaler®
PIF, Peak inhalation flow
PIL, Patient information leaflets
Peak inhalation flow
SEM, Scanning electron microscope
TED, Total Emitted Dose
TRA, Total Residual amount
TRA, Total residual amount
TRD, Total recovered dose
Theophylline
Vin, inhalation volume

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Date Revised 01.10.2020

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.jsps.2019.11.007

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM305196707