Formulation Optimization of Arecoline Patches

Joint Authors

Tsai, Pi-Ju
Li, Chi-Lin
Huang, Yaw-Bin
Wu, Pao-Chu

Source

The Scientific World Journal

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-02-10

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

7

Main Subjects

Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science

Abstract EN

The response surface methodology (RSM) including polynomial equations has been used to design an optimal patch formulation with appropriate adhesion and flux.

The patch formulations were composed of different polymers, including Eudragit RS 100 (ERS), Eudragit RL 100 (ERL) and polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 (PVP), plasticizers (PEG 400), and drug.

In addition, using terpenes as enhancers could increase the flux of the drug.

Menthol showed the highest enhancement effect on the flux of arecoline.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Wu, Pao-Chu& Tsai, Pi-Ju& Li, Chi-Lin& Huang, Yaw-Bin. 2014. Formulation Optimization of Arecoline Patches. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051697

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Wu, Pao-Chu…[et al.]. Formulation Optimization of Arecoline Patches. The Scientific World Journal No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051697

American Medical Association (AMA)

Wu, Pao-Chu& Tsai, Pi-Ju& Li, Chi-Lin& Huang, Yaw-Bin. Formulation Optimization of Arecoline Patches. The Scientific World Journal. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1051697

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1051697