HYDROGEL BEADS: “INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINED RELEASE”

Nikita R. Raskar*, Dr. Prashant Khade, Dr. Nilesh Bhosale, Sanjana A. Bankar, Vaibhavi Joshi

The most popular and practical method for treating a variety of illnesses is the use of conventional oral dosage forms. The incapacity of these forms to sustain consistent therapeutic levels of drug in the bloodstream over an extended length of time, however, presents a significant obstacle. This is typically caused by problems like incorrect dosage, a short drug half-life, first-pass metabolism, and inadequate absorption. These elements can result in local or systemic side effects, limited bioavailability, and inconvenience for patients who must take medication on a regular basis.Biopolymers serve as the structural foundation for hydrogel beads, a unique kind of system. Hydrogel beads are networks of spherical, cross-linked, hydrophilic polymers that can absorb a lot of water without losing their structural integrity. Because of their biocompatibility and adjustable swelling characteristics, they are a specific type of hydrogel that is frequently utilized in drug delivery for controlled release.