Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 14
  • Issue: 3

A panoramic review on microparticles

  • Author:
  • Arindam Chatterjee1, Amrita Pandey2,*, Mayank Bansal2, Sunil Sain2, Ashutosh Sharma2
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • Page Number: 285 to 288

1Institute of Pharmacy, Assam Don Bosco University, Tepesia, Assam, India

2Department of Pharmaceutics, Jaipur College of Pharmacy, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: amritapharma3@gmail.com

Online published on 9 April, 2025.

Abstract

Microparticles, microspheres, and microcapsules are common multiparticulate drug delivery systems with technological and medical benefits. Microparticles are employed extensively these days. In order to improve efficacy, tolerance, and patient compliance, microparticles are used as multi-unit drug delivery systems with clearly defined physiological and pharmacokinetic benefits. The size of their particles varies from 0.1 to 1000 μm. A range of polymers have been employed in the synthesis of microparticles for drug delivery research in an effort to boost therapeutic efficacy while reducing negative effects. These days, glass, ceramic, and polymers are used to create microparticles. This method is used to deliver medications to particular regions. Microparticles are also used for regulated, prolonged, and long-term release. to treat a variety of illnesses, including inflammation, cancer, heart disease, ocular disorders, and psychotic disorders. This review covers the pros, cons, type of microparticles, preparation method, evaluation of microparticles and applications.

Keywords

Microsphere, Pharmacokinetics, Microparticle, Psychotic, Ocular