ORALLY FAST-DISPERSING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM - A REVIEW

  Recent development in drug delivery system are going on aims to enhance safety and efficacy of drug molecules by formulating a convenient dosage form for ease of administration and to achieve better patient compliance. Novel technologies with improved performance, patient compliance, and enhanced quality have emerged in the recent past. Oral fast-dispersing dosage forms, three-dimensional Printing (3DP) and electrostatic coating are a few examples of a few existing technologies with the potential to accommodate various physico-chemical, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics of drugs. This article provides a comprehensive review on various formulation aspects, technologies and evaluation methodologies, suitability of drug candidates, and future prospects of oral fast-dispersing dosage forms.   Key words: Improved patient compliances, oral fast–dispersing dosage form, quick-disintegrating tablets