Eudragit® RS PO/RL PO as rate-controlling matrix-formers via roller compaction: Influence of formulation and process variables on functional attributes of granules and tablets
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
The influence of plasticizer level, roll pressure and sintering temperature was investigated on the granule properties, tablet breaking force and theophylline release from tablets. Nine formulations using theophylline as a model drug, Eudragit® RL PO, Eudragit® RS PO, or both as a matrix former and triethyl citrate (TEC) as a plasticizer were prepared. The formulations were roller compacted and the granules obtained were evaluated for particle size distribution and flowability. These granules were compacted into tablets at a compression force of 7 kN. The tablets were thermally treated at different temperatures (50 and 75°C) for 5 h and were evaluated for breaking force and dissolution. Increase in roll pressure and TEC levels resulted in a progressive increase in the mean particle size of the granules. The flowability of the granules also improved with increasing roll pressures and TEC levels. Tablet breaking force increased with an increase in TEC levels and sintering temperatures. But these effects were significant only at the highest level of plasticizer and sintering temperature respectively. For the tablets containing Eudragit® RS PO, theophylline release decreased proportionately with increase in TEC levels and sintering temperatures. Tablets containing either Eudragit® RL PO or a mixture of RS PO and RL PO failed to impart an extended-release property to the tablets at the studied variables i.e. roll pressure, TEC levels and sintering temperature. It was clearly demonstrated that with suitable optimization of these parameters, the release-rate of a water soluble drug from the matrix tablets prepared via roller compaction can be finely controlled.
DOI
10.3109/03639045.2011.645831
Publication Information
Dave, Vivek S.; Fahmy, Raafat M.; Bensley, Dennis; and Hoag, Stephen W. (2012). "Eudragit® RS PO/RL PO as rate-controlling matrix-formers via roller compaction: Influence of formulation and process variables on functional attributes of granules and tablets." Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy 38.10, 1420-1253.
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