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Improving Oral Bioavailability of Herbal Drugs: A Focused Review ofSelf-Emulsifying Drug Delivery System for Colon Cancer

Khushboo Bhardwaj, Arun Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Rajan Kumar, Varnit Tyagi, Rajesh Kumar, Rajesh Kumar

2023Current Drug Delivery11 citationsDOI

Abstract

One of the most frequent malignancies in the world is colon cancer. Both men and women are affected in the same way. The colon, which makes up the last part of the digestive system and is where water and minerals from food waste are absorbed, is vulnerable to cancer. The most suitable technique of drug administration is oral administration. Aqueous solubility is low in more than 40% of novel chemical entities, resulting in poor oral drug administration. In the formulation of oral medications, low inconsistent bioavailability is a major challenge. Increasing medication bioavailability is one of the most difficult aspects of pharmacological development. Self-nano-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) have been a potential platform for biopharmaceutical classification system class II and IV drugs for oral delivery. Enhanced bioavailability and solubility, control of toxicity, pharmacological effects, improved stability, improved tissue macrophage dispersion, prolonged delivery, and resistance to physical and chemical degradation are just a few benefits of SNEDDS for herbal drugs. To increase activity and address problems associated with herbal drugs, nanosized modern drug delivery technologies are expected to have a promising future. Improved patient compliance, fewer problems with liquid SNEDDS filled in capsules, and enhanced stability SNEDDS are all benefits of converting liquid SNEDDS to solid oral dosage forms or solid SNEDDS. SNEDDS differs from previous solubility augmentation methods due to its biodegradable components, simplicity of large-scale production, and range of drug-targeting possibilities.

Topics & Concepts

BioavailabilityDrug deliveryBiopharmaceuticalDrugMedicinePharmacologyOral administrationChemistryBiotechnologyBiologyOrganic chemistryDrug Solubulity and Delivery SystemsPharmacological Effects of Natural CompoundsPharmacology and Nanomedicine Research