Lipid peroxidation: Its effects on the formulation and use of pharmaceutical emulsions

摘要

There are many aspects involved in the formulation and use of emulsion based drug delivery systems. Apart from the efficiency in delivering drugs at localised sites and good drug release, an important aspect that is often overlooked is the oxidative stability. This is vital because these emulsions are formulated from lipidic ingredients prone to oxidation. Oxidative stability affects emulsion systems and bodily systems upon administration. Preventive measures and peroxidation evaluation are thus crucial.