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Atomic force microscopy-based screening of drug-excipient miscibility and stability of solid dispersions.
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ABSTRACT: Purpose
Development of a method to assess the drug/polymer miscibility and stability of solid dispersions using a melt-based mixing method.Methods
Amorphous fractured films are prepared and characterized with Raman Microscopy in combination with Atomic Force Microscopy to discriminate between homogenously and heterogeneously mixed drug/polymer combinations. The homogenous combinations are analyzed further for physical stability under stress conditions, such as increased humidity or temperature.Results
Combinations that have the potential to form a molecular disperse mixture are identified. Their potential to phase separate is determined through imaging at molecular length scales, which results in short observation time. De-mixing is quantified by phase separation analysis, and the drug/polymer combinations are ranked to identify the most stable combinations.Conclusions
The presented results demonstrate that drug/polymer miscibility and stability of solid dispersions, with many mechanistic details, can be analyzed with Atomic Force Microscopy. The assay allows to identify well-miscible and stable combinations within hours or a few days.
SUBMITTER: Lauer ME
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3044090 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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Atomic force microscopy-based screening of drug-excipient miscibility and stability of solid dispersions.
Pharmaceutical research 20101103 3
<h4>Purpose</h4>Development of a method to assess the drug/polymer miscibility and stability of solid dispersions using a melt-based mixing method.<h4>Methods</h4>Amorphous fractured films are prepared and characterized with Raman Microscopy in combination with Atomic Force Microscopy to discriminate between homogenously and heterogeneously mixed drug/polymer combinations. The homogenous combinations are analyzed further for physical stability under stress conditions, such as increased humidity ...[more]