Natural polymers in pharmaceutical drug delivery: A review
Ideal College of Pharmacy and Research, Bhal, Haji malang Road, PO: Dwarali Kalyan (W) 421306.
Review
World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2020, 04(03), 082-090.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2020.4.3.0101
Publication history:
Received on 01 December 2020; revised on 09 December 2020; accepted on 11 December 2020
Abstract:
In pharmaceutical formulation two main ingredients are required which is API and excipient. And excipient contains many components which plays vital role in manufacturing of dosage form as well as improve pharmaceutical parameters of the dosage form. Polymers used in any dosage form as excipient. Polymers have influencing capacity towards drug release and should be compatible, stable, non-toxic and economic etc. Generally, polymers are classified into three categories i.e natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic polymers. Nowadays, many pharmaceutical companies inclined towards using natural polymers due to many problems created with drug release and side effects. Polymers plays various application in formulation as excipient like to provide uniform drug delivery, rate controlling agent, taste masking agent, protective and stabilizing agents, etc. So that this review discuss about various natural polymers, there advantages over synthetic polymers and role of polymers in designing drug delivery system.
Keywords:
Polymer; Sustained Release; Dosage Forms; Plastic and Elastomers.
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