3D printed medicine For the last decade, 3D printing technology has blurred the line between imagination and production. Computerized 3D printing technology has successfully put the technology to practical use and has developed the world's first 3D-printed Spritam (chemical name: Levetiracetam), a drug that treats seizures in epilepsy patients. These printed tablets, which are made by sandwiching the powdered chemical between liquid substances and binding at the light microscopic level, are extremely porous and dissolve quickly when in contact with the liquid. This is truly a unique property, and one that has a significant effect on the primary purpose of coping with sudden seizures.
Production of high dose tablets with 3D printing: The production of high-dose, fast-dissipating tablets has become possible with 3D printing, allowing physicians to provide reliable drug customization and complete control over the immediate effect and intensity of dosing.
Increase effectiveness: By changing the surface of the tablet through printing of complex shapes, it became possible to adjust not only the intensity of the dose released but also the release time. This not only enhances the safety of the medication, but also greatly helps to significantly increase its effectiveness.
Customization of medicines: Manufacturers can also modify the product to suit their individual choices by choosing customized dose intensities, tablet sizes, tastes, colors and the like. Assuming that the drug is readily available in powder form, the patient can quit the cumbersome tablets, capsules, or solutions and choose a drug that is much easier to take. Customizability is also particularly useful when formulating medications for patients who have difficulty swallowing, such as infants and the physically challenged.
Reduces patient’s time: 3D printing is a technology that symbolizes an important breakthrough in this era when personalized medicine and treatment according to the patient's situation are required. This breakthrough technology also allows manufacturers to better tailor their manufacturing and distribution processes to their customers. With ever-increasing design and operational