Effect of formulation parameters on the preparation of superporous hydrogel self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system (SNEDDS) of carvedilol

AAPS PharmSciTech. 2010 Mar;11(1):221-5. doi: 10.1208/s12249-009-9359-2. Epub 2010 Feb 3.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to formulate a superporous hydrogel (SPH) containing carvedilol self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery system. Effects of formulation parameters (amount of SPH and 0.1 N HCl used during drug loading) were studied in 3(2) factorial design. Response surface plots showed significant effect of the parameters on hydrogel swelling, carvedilol content, and carvedilol in vitro release. Regression equations were generated to calculate the desirable responses.

MeSH terms

  • Carbazoles
  • Carvedilol
  • Chemistry, Pharmaceutical
  • Dosage Forms
  • Drug Delivery Systems / methods*
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate / chemistry*
  • Propanolamines

Substances

  • Carbazoles
  • Dosage Forms
  • Propanolamines
  • Carvedilol
  • Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate