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Formation of Dispersible Taohong Siwu Tablets
Published on: February 3, 2023
[Preparation and characterization of solid dispersions of ginkgolides]
Linyi Ma1, Limei Han, Zhirong Zhang
1Department of Pharmaceutics, West China School of Pharmacy, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
Objective:
To optimize the preparation process of solid dispersions of ginkgolides to improve the drug dissolution.
Method:
The influence of formulation and preparation technology on drug release from solid dispersions was investigated by single factor test. The X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) were used to characterize the solid dispersions of ginkgolides.
Result:
The solubilization efficiency of solid dispersions using PVP k30 as carrier was better than that taking poloxamer 188 or HPMC as matrix. The results of XRD and DSC showed that ginkgolides existed in solid dispersion at amorphous form or solvates form. The dissolution rate of ginkgolide B in solid dispersion was increased dramatically compared with raw material.
Conclusion:
Solid dispersions could significantly improve solubility and dissolution rate of ginkgolides.
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