Alginate-based matrix tablets for drug delivery

INTRODUCTION: As a nature-derived polymer with swelling and gelling properties, alginate has found wide biopharma-relevant applications. However, there is comparatively limited attention on alginate in tablet formulations. Therefore, this review aimed to provide an overview of the applications of alginate in solid dosage form formulations.

AREAS COVERED: This review outlines the role of alginate for oral sustained release formulations. For better insights into its application in drug delivery, the mechanisms of drug release from alginate matrices are discussed alongside the alginate inherent properties and drug properties. Specifically, the influence of alginate properties and formulation components on the resultant alginate gel and subsequent drug release is reviewed. Modifications of the alginate to improve its properties in modulating drug release are also discussed.

EXPERT OPINION: Alginate-based matrix tablets is useful for sustaining drug release. As a nature-derived polymer, batch consistency and stability raise some concerns about employing alginate in formulations. Furthermore, the alginate gel properties can be affected by formulation components, pH of the dissolution environment and the tablet matrix micro-environment pH. Conscientious efforts are pivotal to addressing these formulation challenges to increase the utilization of alginate in oral solid dosage forms.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:20

Enthalten in:

Expert opinion on drug delivery - 20(2023), 1 vom: 16. Jan., Seite 115-130

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Veronica, Natalia [VerfasserIn]
Heng, Paul Wan Sia [VerfasserIn]
Liew, Celine Valeria [VerfasserIn]

Links:

Volltext

Themen:

8A5D83Q4RW
Alginate
Alginates
Delayed-Action Preparations
Drug delivery
Glucuronic Acid
Hexuronic Acids
Journal Article
Matrix tablet
Polymers
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review
Sustained release
Tablets

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 05.01.2023

Date Revised 08.02.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/17425247.2023.2158183

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM35015547X