Abstract
An aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymer, Eudragit® E (EUD-E), has gained tremendous attention as a solid dispersion carrier because it efficiently stabilizes drugs in the amorphous state. Furthermore, EUD-E remarkably enhances drug dissolution in water. This review focuses on the interaction between drugs and EUD-E in solution, which contributes to the enhancement of drug concentration. Studies examining interactions between acidic drugs and EUD-E in organic solvents have revealed that the interaction occurs predominantly by electrostatic interaction, including hydrogen bonding and dipolar interactions. Other studies on interactions in aqueous solution found evidence for strong electrostatic interactions between acidic drugs and EUD-E in ion exchange experiments. 1H-NMR studies using high-resolution magic-angle spinning, nuclear Overhauser effect spectroscopy, diffusion, and relaxation time measurements successfully identified the interaction site and strength in aqueous solution. Hydrophobic and ionic interactions occurred between drugs and EUD-E. The conformation of EUD-E, which was affected by the ionic strength and pH of the aqueous media, also influenced the interaction. The knowledge discussed in this review will be helpful in designing solid dispersion formulations with EUD-E, which will efficiently enhance drug concentration and subsequent absorption into the body.
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