Fast-Dissolving Tablets for the Treatment of Acute and Chronic Diseases

Abstract

Oral dose forms that dissolve quickly in the mouth are known as fast-dissolving tablets (FDTs). The effects will be felt sooner, patient compliance will increase, and it will be more convenient than taking a medication. FDTs are also easier to make and store than traditional tablets. A multitude of distinct technologies are capable of manufacturing FDTs. A popular method involves spray-drying the pharmacological ingredient into a thin film, which is then coated onto a carrier medium. Creating a solid dispersion of the medicinal component in a carrier material can also be done by the use of a technique called melt extrusion, which is another method. Drugs, including small compounds and biologics, can be formed into FDTs. FDTs are useful in treating a wide range of therapeutic indications, including the treatment of pain, the avoidance of migraines, and disorders related to the respiratory system. Patients who have trouble swallowing regular pills, such as younger children, the elderly, and those with dysphagia, may find these more manageable. Overall, FDTs have several benefits that traditional tablets lack. They work quickly in the body, boost patients' adherence, and are simple to produce and keep on hand. Various medications can be effectively delivered with the use of FDTs.