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Effect of plasticizers on drug-in-adhesive patches containing 5-fluorouracil.
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International Journal of Pharmaceutics . Jan2022, Vol. 611, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- [Display omitted] • Drug-in-adhesive patches containing 5-fluorouracil for the treatment of skin cancer. • Pressure-sensitive adhesives using Eudragit® E and plasticizers for topical application. • Solubility parameters and thermal analysis for polymer-plasticizer miscibility evaluation. Topical patches containing 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) are a feasible alternative to overcome the shortcomings of commercial cream for the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC). Plasticizers are a critical component of drug-in-adhesive (DIA) patches as they can significantly affect the mechanical, adhesive and drug release characteristics of the patches. Eudragit® E (EuE) is a methacrylate-based cationic copolymer capable of producing flexible and adhesive films for topical application. In this study, the effect of plasticizers on the mechanical, adhesive and 5-FU release characteristics of EuE-based patches was comprehensively evaluated. While the elongation at break (%) and adhesion of the films were significantly increased with increasing triacetin, dibutyl sebacate (DBS) and triethyl citrate (TEC) concentrations, the tensile strength showed an inverse relationship. EuE plasticized with 40% triacetin, 30% DBS or 40% w/w TEC produced elastic and adhesive films most suitable for topical application. In vitro release studies of the 5-FU-loaded patches demonstrated an initial burst release pattern during the first 10 min followed by a slow release over 120 min. In summary, this study provides important information on effect of plasticizers for preparation of EuE-based patches with desired mechanical, adhesive and release characteristics of 5-FU towards their potential application in the treatment of NMSC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03785173
- Volume :
- 611
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Pharmaceutics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 154241784
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.121316