Performance and paroxetine stability in tablets manufactured by fused deposition modelling-based 3D printing

Sara Figueiredo, Ana I. Fernandes, Fátima G. Carvalho, João F. Pinto

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Abstract

Objectives The objective of this study was to develop a method for the preparation and characterization of paroxetine (PRX) tablets, obtained by coupling hot-melt extrusion and fused deposition modelling (FDM)-based three-dimensional printing (3DP) technology. The impact of the printing process parameters on the drug stability and on the tablets performance was assessed. Methods Tablets were obtained by FDM of hot-melt extruded PRX-loaded filaments. Physicochemical, thermal, spectroscopic, diffractometric analysis and in-vitro dissolution tests of the intermediate products and the finished dosage forms were performed. Key findings The characterization of printed tablets evidenced mass and dimensions uniformity, and consistency of drug content and dissolution profile. The formation of amorphous solid dispersions and interaction of formulation components throughout the manufacturing process were demonstrated. Layer thickness, printing temperature, printing and travelling speeds, and infill were the most impacting process parameters on both the physicochemical properties and the in-vitro performance of the 3D-printed tablets. Conclusions PRX tablets, meeting compendial limits, were manufactured by 3DP, envisaging their clinical use as individually designed dosage forms. The assessment of the impact of processing parameters on the printed tablets provided insights, which will ultimately allow streamlining of the 3D process set-up for quicker and easier production of patient-centric medicines.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)67-76
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Volume74
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2022

Keywords

  • 3D-printed tablet
  • filament
  • fused deposition modelling (FDM)
  • hot-melt extrusion (HME)
  • individualized medicines
  • paroxetine

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