Research Article

Formulation and Optimization of Sustained Release Stavudine Microspheres Using Response Surface Methodology

Table 2

Summary of results of regression analysis.

Coefficient 𝑏 0 𝑏 1 𝑏 2 𝑏 1 1 𝑏 2 2 𝑏 1 2 R2

Entrapment efficiency (%)59.078.33−3.500.50−1.241.260.9970
Mean particle size (μm)244.3832.83−8.83−1.501.67−0.330.9979
𝑡 8 0 % release (min)348.79124.33−19.67−24.0079.72−42.280.9694