Title: Polymeric Materials and Formulation Technologies for Modified-Release Tablet Development
Volume: 9
Issue: 13
Author(s): J. Zarate, M. Igartua, R. M. Hernandez and J. L. Pedraz
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Keywords:
Matrix tablets, modified-release, controlled-release, extended-release, multilayer, coating, zero-order, natural polymers
Abstract: Over the last years significant advances have been made in the area of drug delivery with the development of modified-release (MR) dosage forms. The present review is divided into two parts, one dealing with technologies for the design of modified-release drug delivery tablets and the other with the use of synthetic and natural polymers that are capable of controlling drug release.