ROLE OF XANTHAN GUM (XANTHOMONAS COMPESTRIS) IN GASTRORETENTIVE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: AN OVERVIEW
Journal Title: International Research Journal of Pharmacy (IRJP) - Year 2013, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Floating drug delivery system is the form of gastro-retentive drug delivery system. That controls kinetic release rate of drug to a specific site for its pharmacological action. These are achieved by use of various polymeric substances including natural polymer such as xanthan gum. This delivery system prolongs the retention time of the drug in the stomach as compared to conventional dosage form. The present article highlights the use of xanthan gum for the formulation of the gastro-retentive drug delivery system especially with natural polymer (xanthan gum). The main goal of any drug delivery system is to achieve desired concentration of the drug in blood or tissue, which is therapeutically effective and non toxic for a prolonged period. Oral delivery of drugs is by far the most preferable route of drug delivery due to the ease of administration, patient compliance and flexibility in formulation etc. From immediate release to cite specific delivery, oral dosage forms have really progressed.
Authors and Affiliations
Uday Prakash, Lalit Singh, Vijay Sharma
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