Direct Powder Extrusion 3D Printing of Praziquantel to Overcome Neglected Disease Formulation Challenges in Paediatric Populations

Direct Powder Extrusion 3D Printing of Praziquantel to Overcome Neglected Disease Formulation Challenges in Paediatric Populations

For the last 40 years, praziquantel has been the standard treatment for schistosomiasis, a neglected parasitic disease affecting more than 250 million people worldwide. However, there is no suitable paediatric formulation on the market, leading to off-label use and the splitting of commercial tablet...

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Main Authors: Janine Boniatti, Patricija Januskaite, Laís B. da Fonseca, Alessandra L. Viçosa, Fábio C. Amendoeira, Catherine Tuleu, Abdul W. Basit, Alvaro Goyanes, Maria-Inês Ré
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
3D printing
3D printed drug products
printing pharmaceuticals and medicines
personalized therapeutics
oral drug delivery systems and technologies
taste masking
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/8/1114

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