Hydrogen-bonded interpolymer complexes as materials for pharmaceutical applications

Int J Pharm. 2007 Apr 4;334(1-2):15-26. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2007.01.037. Epub 2007 Feb 2.

Abstract

Association of poly(carboxylic acids) and non-ionic polymers in solutions via hydrogen bonding results in formation of novel polymeric materials--interpolymer complexes. These materials can potentially be used for design of novel mucoadhesive dosage forms, development of solid drug dispersions and solubilisation of poorly soluble drugs, encapsulation technologies, preparation of nanoparticles, hydrogels, in situ gelling systems and electrically erodible materials. This review is an attempt to analyse and systematise existing literature on pharmaceutical application of hydrogen-bonded interpolymer complexes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adhesiveness
  • Carboxylic Acids / chemistry*
  • Delayed-Action Preparations / chemistry
  • Drug Carriers / chemistry*
  • Drug Delivery Systems*
  • Gels / chemistry
  • Hydrogels / chemistry
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemical synthesis
  • Polymers / chemistry*

Substances

  • Carboxylic Acids
  • Delayed-Action Preparations
  • Drug Carriers
  • Gels
  • Hydrogels
  • Polymers