What are NDDS? Differentiate between sustained and controlled release dosage forms.
NDDS:
New drug delivery system delivers or aimed at maximizing the drug effectiveness or minimizing the side effects. Some of the Novel dosage forms are:
1) Implants
2) Controlled drug delivery system
3) Sustained release system
4) Liposomes
5) Erythrocytes
6) Nanoparticles
7) Prodrugs
8) Film and strips.
Difference between Sustained and Controlled release dosage form:
Sr.No.
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Sustained Release |
Controlled Release
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1 |
Onset of action is slow and duration of action is less.
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Onset of action is fast and longer duration of action.
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2 |
Frequency of dosing is more
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Frequency of dosing is less.
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3 |
Dose concentration in plasma is not maintained.
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Therapeutically effective and constant concentration of the drug in the plasma is maintained.
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4 |
The rate of release is not at predetermined rate.
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The rate of release at predetermined rate.
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5 |
It prolongs the release of drug.
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It controls the release of drug.
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6 |
e.g. sustain release tables.
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e.g. Transdermal patches.
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