International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 2011, 1, 4, 200-206.
DOI: 10.4103/2230-973X.93004
Published: February 2012
Type: Review Article
Authors:
Sagar Makwana
Department of Pharmaceutics, Atmiya Institute of Pharmacy, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Biswajit Basu
Department of Pharmaceutics, Atmiya Institute of Pharmacy, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Yogita Makasana
Department of Quality Assurance, Shri H.N.Shukla College of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Abhay Dharamsi
Department of Pharmaceutics, Atmiya Institute of Pharmacy, Rajkot, Gujarat, India
ABSTRACT
Parenteral administration of pharmaceutical products is one of the most popular methods used to produce quick onset of action and also 100% bioavailability. Main problem occurs with the parenteral drug delivery is lack of convenience, affordability, accuracy, sterility, safety etc. Such drawbacks with this delivery system makes it less preferable. Hence, all the disadvantages of these systems can be easily overcome by use of prefilled syringes. The objective of this review article is to provide information regarding prefilled syringes; it’s method of preparation, direction to use, advantages, its future scope, and development
Keywords: Bioavailability, Parenteral, Prefilled syringes