We previously determined 'Tableting properties' by using a multi-functional single-punch tablet press(GTP-1). We proposed plotting 'Compactability' on the x-axis against'Manufacturability' on t...We previously determined 'Tableting properties' by using a multi-functional single-punch tablet press(GTP-1). We proposed plotting 'Compactability' on the x-axis against'Manufacturability' on the y-axis to allow visual evaluation of 'Tableting properties'. Various types of tableting failure occur in commercial drug production and are influenced by the amount of lubricant used and the shape of the punch. We used the GTP-1 to measure'Tableting properties' with different amounts of lubricant and compared the results with those of tableting on a commercial rotary tableting machine. Tablets compressed with a small amount of lubricant showed bad 'Manufacturability', leading to sticking of powder on punches.We also tested various punch shapes. The GTP-1 correctly predicted the actual tableting results for all punch shapes. With punches that were more likely to cause tableting failure, our system predicted the effects of lubricant quantity in the tablet formulation and the occurrence of sticking in the rotary tableting machine.展开更多
We previously determined "Tableting properties" by using a multi-functional single-punch tablet press(GTP-1). We plotted "Compactability" on the x-axis against "Manufacturability"on the y...We previously determined "Tableting properties" by using a multi-functional single-punch tablet press(GTP-1). We plotted "Compactability" on the x-axis against "Manufacturability"on the y-axis to allow visual evaluation of "Tableting properties". Here, we examined whether this evaluation method can be used in the formulation design of tablets prepared by wet granulation. We used the GTP-1 to measure "Tableting properties" with different amounts of binder, disintegrant, and lubricant, and compared the results with those of tableting on a commercial rotary tableting machine. Tableting failures(capping and binding in particular) occurred when samples that had been evaluated as having poor "Compactability" or"Manufacturability" on the GTP-1 were compressed on the rotary tableting machine. Thus,our evaluation method predicted tableting failure at the commercial scale. The method will prove useful for scaling up production.展开更多
In this investigation, the effect of formulation variables on the release properties of timed- release press-coated tablets was studied using the Taguchi method of experimental design. Formulations were prepared based...In this investigation, the effect of formulation variables on the release properties of timed- release press-coated tablets was studied using the Taguchi method of experimental design. Formulations were prepared based on Taguchi orthogonal array design with different types of hydrophilic polymers (X1), varying hydrophilic polymer/ethyl cellulose ratio (X2), and addition of magnesium stearate (X3) as independent variables. The design was quantitatively evalu-ated by best fit mathematical model. The results from the statistical analysis revealed that factor X1, X3 and interaction factors between X1X2 and X1X3 were found to be significant on the re-sponse lag time (Y1), where as only factor X1 was found to be significant on the response percent drug release at 8 hrs (Y2). A numerical optimization technique by desirability function was used to optimize the response variables, each having a different target. Based on the re-sults of optimization study, HPC was identified as the most suitable hydrophilic polymer and incorporation of hydrophobic agent magnesium stearate, could significantly improve the lag time of the timed-release press-coated tablet.展开更多
文摘We previously determined 'Tableting properties' by using a multi-functional single-punch tablet press(GTP-1). We proposed plotting 'Compactability' on the x-axis against'Manufacturability' on the y-axis to allow visual evaluation of 'Tableting properties'. Various types of tableting failure occur in commercial drug production and are influenced by the amount of lubricant used and the shape of the punch. We used the GTP-1 to measure'Tableting properties' with different amounts of lubricant and compared the results with those of tableting on a commercial rotary tableting machine. Tablets compressed with a small amount of lubricant showed bad 'Manufacturability', leading to sticking of powder on punches.We also tested various punch shapes. The GTP-1 correctly predicted the actual tableting results for all punch shapes. With punches that were more likely to cause tableting failure, our system predicted the effects of lubricant quantity in the tablet formulation and the occurrence of sticking in the rotary tableting machine.
文摘We previously determined "Tableting properties" by using a multi-functional single-punch tablet press(GTP-1). We plotted "Compactability" on the x-axis against "Manufacturability"on the y-axis to allow visual evaluation of "Tableting properties". Here, we examined whether this evaluation method can be used in the formulation design of tablets prepared by wet granulation. We used the GTP-1 to measure "Tableting properties" with different amounts of binder, disintegrant, and lubricant, and compared the results with those of tableting on a commercial rotary tableting machine. Tableting failures(capping and binding in particular) occurred when samples that had been evaluated as having poor "Compactability" or"Manufacturability" on the GTP-1 were compressed on the rotary tableting machine. Thus,our evaluation method predicted tableting failure at the commercial scale. The method will prove useful for scaling up production.
文摘In this investigation, the effect of formulation variables on the release properties of timed- release press-coated tablets was studied using the Taguchi method of experimental design. Formulations were prepared based on Taguchi orthogonal array design with different types of hydrophilic polymers (X1), varying hydrophilic polymer/ethyl cellulose ratio (X2), and addition of magnesium stearate (X3) as independent variables. The design was quantitatively evalu-ated by best fit mathematical model. The results from the statistical analysis revealed that factor X1, X3 and interaction factors between X1X2 and X1X3 were found to be significant on the re-sponse lag time (Y1), where as only factor X1 was found to be significant on the response percent drug release at 8 hrs (Y2). A numerical optimization technique by desirability function was used to optimize the response variables, each having a different target. Based on the re-sults of optimization study, HPC was identified as the most suitable hydrophilic polymer and incorporation of hydrophobic agent magnesium stearate, could significantly improve the lag time of the timed-release press-coated tablet.