Phani Kumar G.K. et al, studied sustained release matrix tablets of Lornoxicam using Tamarind seed
polysaacharide (TSP). The main accusative of this study was to maintain therapeutic blood or tissue levels of
drug for extended period of time with minimum adverse effects. After 24 hours tablets with 20% TSP binder
showed maximum drug release . The drug release followed Zero order kinetics via, swelling, diffusion and
erosion. (25)