Preparation and Characterization of Sodium Alginate-Based Hydrogels and Their In Vitro Release Studies

2013 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. n/a-n/a ◽  
Author(s):  
Bandla Manjula ◽  
Kokkarachedu Varaprasad ◽  
Rotimi Sadiku ◽  
K. Mohana Raju
2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 344-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chavidi Venkata Prasad ◽  
Bala Yerri Swamy ◽  
Chanda Lakshmi Narayana Reddy ◽  
Kokkarachedu Vara Prasad ◽  
Posa Sudhakara ◽  
...  

2011 ◽  
Vol 68 (7) ◽  
pp. 1905-1919 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Madhusudana Rao ◽  
B. Mallikarjuna ◽  
K. S. V. Krishna Rao ◽  
M. N. Prabhakar ◽  
K. Chowdoji Rao ◽  
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e-Polymers ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Galehassadi ◽  
M. Mahkam ◽  
F. Hosseinzadeh

AbstractNetwork polymers containing silyl groups were synthesized. Silyl derivatives of 2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA), and methacrylic acid (MAA) were copolymerized with 1,2-bis(vinylphenyl)ethane (BVPE) and divinylbenzene (DVB) as cross-linking agents by radical polymerization using α,α′-azobis (isobutyronitrile) (AIBN) as initiator to produce network polymers. Then mesalasine (MZ) were loaded to these network polymers, and amount of drug entrapped was determined. In vitro release studies showed that drug delivery property was modified and showed considerable difference in swelling at pH 1 and 7.4. Incorporation of silyl groups in new macromolecule system modified network polymers for drug delivery. Monomers and polymers were characterized by spectroscopic methods.


Author(s):  
Nagda C. D. ◽  
Chotai N. P. ◽  
Patel S. B. ◽  
Soni T. J ◽  
Patel U. L

Aceclofenac (ACE) is NSAIDs of a phenyl acetic acid class. It is indicated in arthritis and osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis. It has short elimination half life of 4 hours. The objective of the study is to design, characterize and evaluate bioadhesive microspheres of ACE employing carbopol (CP) as bioadhesive polymer. Bioadhesive microspheres of ACE were prepared by solvent evaporation method. The prepared microspheres were free flowing and spherical in shape and characterized for drug loading, mucoadhesion test, infrared spectroscopy (IR), differential scanning colorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The in-vitro release studies were performed using pH 6.8 phosphate buffer. The drug loaded microspheres in a ratio of 1:5 showed 47% of drug entrapment; percentage mucoadhesion was 81% and 89% release in 10 h. The infrared spectra and DSC showed stable character of aceclofenac in the drug loaded microspheres and revealed the absence of drug-polymer interactions. SEM studies showed that the microspheres are spherical and porous in nature. The in vitro release profiles from microspheres of different polymer-drug ratios followed Higuchi model.


2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charu Bharti ◽  
Upendra Nagaich ◽  
Jaya Pandey ◽  
Suman Jain ◽  
Neha Jain

Abstract Background The current investigation is focused on the development and characterization of Eudragit S100 coated nitazoxanide-loaded microbeads as colon-targeted system utilizing central composite design (CCD) and desirability function. The study initiated with the selection of a BCS class II drug nitazoxanide and its preformulation screening with excipients, selection of polymer and identification of concentration for CCD, selection of optimized formulation based on desirability function, and in vitro release studies in simulated gastric and colonic media and stability studies. A two-factor, three-level CCD was employed with two independent variables, i.e. X1 (chitosan % w/v) and X2 (sodium tripolyphosphate % w/v), and three dependent variables, i.e. Y1 (particle size in micrometres), Y2 (percentage yield) and Y3 (percent entrapment efficiency), were chosen. Additionally, surface morphology, mucoadhesion and in vitro drug release studies were also conducted. Result Chitosan concentration showing maximum entrapment and optimum particle size was selected to formulate chitosan beads. The polynomial equation and model graphs obtained from the Design-Expert were utilized to examine the effect of independent variables on responses. The effect of formulation composition was found to be significant (p ˂ 0.05). Based on the desirability function, the optimized formulation was found to have 910.14 μm ± 1.03 particle size, 91.84% ± 0.64 percentage yield and 84.75% ± 0.38 entrapment efficiency with a desirability of 0.961. Furthermore, the formulations were characterized for in vitro drug release in simulated colonic media (2% rat caecal content) and have shown a sustained release of ∼ 92% up to 24 h as compared to in vitro release in simulated gastric fluid. Conclusion The possibility of formulation in enhancing percentage yield and entrapment efficiency of nitazoxanide and the utilization of CCD helps to effectively integrate nitazoxanide microbeads into a potential pharmaceutical dosage form for sustained release.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Asmaa S. El-Houssiny ◽  
Azza A. Ward ◽  
Dina M. Mostafa ◽  
Salwa L. Abd-El-Messieh ◽  
Kamal N. Abdel-Nour ◽  
...  

AbstractGlucosamine sulfate (GS) has been used orally for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA). However, it may be susceptible to the liver first pass phenomenon, which greatly affects its bioavailability, in addition to its side effects on the gastrointestinal tract. Alginate nanoparticles (Alg NPs) were investigated as a new drug carrier for transdermal delivery of GS to improve its effectiveness and reduce side effects. GS-Alg NPs were characterized by encapsulation efficiency, NP yield, particle size and surface charge properties. The in vitro release studies of GS and the ex vivo permeability through rat skin were determined using a UV-Vis spectrophotometer. GS-Alg NPs are within the nanometer range of size. High negative surface charge values are obtained and indicate the high suspension stability of the prepared formulation. The in vitro release studies showed that GS is released from Alg NPs in a sustained and prolonged manner. The ex vivo permeability of GS through rat skin is enhanced significantly after encapsulation in the negatively charged Alg NPs. We successfully reported a highly stable nanoparticlulate system using Alg NPs that permits the encapsulation of GS for topical administration, overcoming the disadvantages of oral administration.


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