Recent Advances in Drug Delivery and Formulation - Volume 17, Issue 2, 2023

Kojic acid (KA), a fungal secondary metabolite, is commonly used in the cosmetic industry as a skin-whitening agent because of its ability to inhibit tyrosinase, the enzyme involved in melanin production. However, KA has shown poor depigmenting effects and becomes unstable after prolonged storage. Its use in cosmetics products has also been restricted due to its hydrophilic nature. To overcome these limitations, the structure Read More

The pulmonary drug delivery system is a minimally invasive method of administering drugs with systemic and localised activity. Since 4000 BC, inhalation therapy has been known to the Indians. The most effective and suitable pulmonary drug delivery methods have been used for controlling diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD), TB(Tuberculosis), lung cancer, cystic fibrosis, and pulmonary hype Read More

Over the last few decades, hot melt extrusion (HME) has found extensive adaptability and utility as a viable drug delivery option in the pharmaceutical industry. HME has already been validated as a robust, novel technique mainly used for the correction of solubility and bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs. In line with the scope of the current issue, this review appraises the value of HME as a means of solubility enhan Read More

Treatment modalities of various cancers and the delivery strategies of anticancer agents have evolved significantly in the recent past. The severity and fatality of the disease and hurdles to the effective delivery of therapeutic agents have drawn the attention of researchers across the world for proposing novel and effective drug delivery strategies for anticancer therapeutics. Attempts have been made to propose solutions to th Read More

Background: In pediatrics, developing new pharmaceutical forms that offer safety and efficacy is crucial to improve pediatric pharmaceutical care. Orodispersible tablets do not require swallowing because orodispersible tablets dissolve quickly in the mouth, reducing the risk of choking and making medication administration safer and more straightforward. There is no solid dosage form in the pharmaceutical market offering Read More

Background: Films used for wound healing have many advantages, but should be flexible, robust, adherable and prevent maceration. Both Chitosan (CS) and Titanium dioxide nanopowder (TiO2NP) have good properties to accelerate wound healing and can be used in preparing films. Objective: CS and TiO2NP are combined to formulate films for wound healing. The physical, thermal, chemical, and mechanical characteristics of t Read More