Micronization: a method of improving the bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs

Methods Find Exp Clin Pharmacol. 1998 Apr;20(3):211-5.

Abstract

For poorly soluble drugs, the digestive absorption depends on their rate of dissolution. Decreasing the particle size of these drugs improves their rate of dissolution. Fine grinding mills are use to micronize powders: either jar mills or fluid energy mills. Theses processes were applied to griseofulvin, progesterone, spironolactone and diosmin. For each drug, micronization improved their digestive absorption, and consequently their bioavailability and clinical efficacy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biological Availability
  • Diosmin / pharmacokinetics*
  • Drug Compounding
  • Griseofulvin / pharmacokinetics*
  • Particle Size
  • Progesterone / pharmacokinetics*
  • Solubility
  • Spironolactone / pharmacokinetics*

Substances

  • Spironolactone
  • Griseofulvin
  • Progesterone
  • Diosmin