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Intragranular starch: comparison of starch USP and modified cornstarch
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|February 1, 1975
Summary
Modified cornstarch improves drug formulation processing and tablet quality. Granulation does not harm active ingredient availability, offering formulation flexibility.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Materials Science
Background:
- Starch USP and modified cornstarch are common pharmaceutical excipients.
- Optimizing drug formulation processing and tablet properties is crucial for drug delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of starch USP and modified cornstarch on drug formulation characteristics.
- To compare the pharmaceutical availability of granulated versus direct compression formulations.
Main Methods:
- Incorporation of starch USP and modified cornstarch into drug granules.
- Evaluation of processing characteristics and tablet properties.
- Comparative analysis of granulated and direct compression formulations.
Main Results:
- Formulations with modified cornstarch showed enhanced processing and tablet properties.
- Granulation of active ingredients did not negatively affect pharmaceutical availability.
Conclusions:
- Modified cornstarch offers significant advantages in drug formulation development.
- Granulation remains a viable technique without compromising drug efficacy.