Educació en competències: TFG-Farmàcia
Mitjans Suriol, Míriam;1 Alcalde Pérez, M.ª Teresa
Abstract
Salbutamol sulphate or albuterol sulphate is used as a bronchodilator. This active ingredient is a β2 adrenergic
receptor agonist which is used to treat bronchospasm in asthma. It is marketed as a suspension in a
metered-dose inhaler (MDI). When salbutamol sulphate is inhaled, it causes bronchodilation in only a few
minutes. After study of the drug, it became possible to develop a novel method which led to improvement
of its galenic formulation. The new method would allow for smaller crystals with increased dimensional
stability in comparison with the current one. Moreover, an industrial manufacturing process has been proposed,
as well as quality control procedures for the new drug product, both in line with current legislation.
The manufacturing process is one employing the cold-fill method. Finally, there is a design proposal for its
packaging.
Keywords: sulfat de salbutamol, broncospasme, asma, inhalador.
Reception date: 26/10/2016
Acceptance date: 01/12/2016