High-Tech Drugs in Creaky Formulations

Pharm Res. 2017 Sep;34(9):1751-1753. doi: 10.1007/s11095-017-2185-4. Epub 2017 May 30.

Abstract

Recent literature reviews and registration documents covering novel Signal Transduction Inhibitors in the treatment of cancer paint a picture of inefficiency and variability, where formulation improvements could be valuable. In this article, we discuss apparent drug design flaws as we impose the current standard formulation practice.

Keywords: anticancer drugs; biopharmaceutics; formulation; pharmaceutics.

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacokinetics
  • Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology
  • Biopharmaceutics / methods
  • Drug Compounding / methods
  • Drug Design*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / metabolism
  • Signal Transduction / drug effects*
  • Solubility

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents