Tridib Bhunia, Luna Goswami, D. Chattopadhyay
Aug 15, 2011
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Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section B-beam Interactions With Materials and Atoms
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Abstract Extremely fast release of diltiazem hydrochloride (water soluble, anti anginal drug used to treat chest pain) together with its faster erosion has been the primary problem in conventional oral therapy. It has been addressed in this paper by encapsulating the drug in electron beam irradiated various poly (vinyl alcohol) hydrogel membranes and delivering it through transdermal route. Results show excellent control over the release of diltiazem hydrochloride through these membranes subject to their physico-mechanicals.