title: Soyabean powder as a novel diluent in tablet formulation of simvastatin.
abstract: The present research paper introduces soyabean nuggets powder, as a novel excipient with nutraceutical value for tablets containing cholesterol lowering drug, simvastatin. Experiments were carried out to evaluate the suitability of soyabean nuggets powder as a diluent by incorporating in tablet formulation of simvastatin. The formulation was compared with the marketed product to determine its relative efficacy. Soyabean nuggets powder was found to be a promising diluent for tablets for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical purposes. Simavastatin soya tablet showed acceptable pharmacotechnical properties and assay requirement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Babu Banarasi Das National Institute of Technology and Management, Lucknow - 227 105, India.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Swami
authors.forename: Khushboo
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Kymonil
authors.forename: Shubhini
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saraf