Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 1

Implementation of QbD and preformulation characteristics of sublingual antihypertensive drug

1B R Nahata College of Pharmacy (Faculty of Pharmacy), Mandsaur University, Madhya Pradesh, India

2B R Nahata College of Pharmacy (Professor), Mandsaur University, Madhya Pradesh, India

Online published on 14 May, 2025.

Abstract

Sublingual antihypertensive medications provide a rapid and efficient approach to managing high blood pressure by directly absorbing through the mucous membranes under the tongue, thus bypassing the liver's first-pass metabolism. This route significantly improves the bioavailability and speed of action, making it ideal for urgent hypertensive conditions. Utilizing a Quality by Design (QbD) methodology, these formulations are developed to ensure quick disintegration, effective absorption, and minimal side effects, while maintaining patient compliance through taste-masking and ease of use. The development of sublingual Valsartan exemplifies how these medications offer a faster, reliable, and user-friendly alternative for blood pressure control.

Keywords

Quality by Design, Design space, Quality target product profile, Critical process parameters