A Review on Controlled Porosity Osmotic Pump Tablets

Author(s)

Edavalath, S., Rao, B. P.

Author's Affiliation

Abstract

Osmotically controlled drug delivery systems have a major role in the drug delivery technology. In that the oral controlled porosity osmotic pump tablets have very effective impact. The drug delivery though this type of formulation is independent of the physiological parameters of the body and also the rate drug release can be made in controlled manner. The formulation techniques are simple and reliable. The present study focuses on the importance, past and present status and formulation challenges of this type of drug delivery system.

Keywords

Osmotic Pressure, Controlled Drug Delivery, Osmogent, Semipermeble Membrane

Cite This Article

Edavalath, S., & Rao, B. P. (2013). A Review on Controlled Porosity Osmotic Pump Tablets. International Journal for Pharmaceutical Research Scholars (IJPRS), 2(4), 565-574.