ABOUT AUTHORS:
*S. Patel, M. Patel
Department of Pharma. Technology,
L.J.Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
shivanipatel090390@gmail.com
ABSTRACT:
The present research concerns the formulation and evaluation of sustained release pellets filled capsule of opioid analgesic, Tramadol HCl. Developmentof sustained release dosage form is to maintain therapeutic blood levels of the drug for extended period of time. Sustained release formulation provides uniform concentration at absorption site, maintains plasma concentration within a therapeutic range, reduces the dosage frequency and minimizes the side effects (nausea) associated with drug by avoiding dose dumping effect. Oral sustained release pellet formulations of Tramadol HCl were prepared using extrusion-spheronization technique. Pellets provide specific advantages of smoother plasma concentration profile and gradual absorption than tablet. Various polymers like Hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC K100M), Carbopol, Xanthan gum, Ethyl cellulose and Eudragit RSPO were used to screen the best polymer combination through preliminary formulations. HPMC K100M and EC were screened and their concentrations were optimized using 32 full factorial design to achieve the aim of sustaining the drug release for 12 hours. Eudragit RSPO was used to coat the pellets. The prepared pellets were studied for different flow properties and drug release studies.
Uttarakhand Technical University, a state government university, Dehradun was established on 27th January 2005 by Govt. of Uttarakhand through the Uttarakhand Technical University Act 2005. The University is the only affiliating University of the state for various private and Govt. institutions. The M.Pharm programme was started in the year 2009. The faculty of pharmacy of the university invites applications for Regular-AICTE approved M.Pharm programme.
