Abstract
We evaluated the effects of polyacrylic acid (PAA) molecular weight and crosslinking agent (sucrose) concentration on swelling and drug (metoclopramide) release characteristics of PAA (Carbopol) hydrogels. Both factors, and the interactions between them, were found to have significant effects on both hydrogel swelling and drug release. In particular, increased sucrose concentration led to reduced swelling and reduced drug release efficiency.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 65-70 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | International Journal of Pharmaceutics |
Volume | 100 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 8 Nov 1993 |
Keywords
- Carbopol
- Crosslinking
- Dissolution
- Hydrogel
- Metoclopramide
- Sucrose
- Swelling