Aim:
The aim of this investigation was to develop and characterize naproxen loaded chitosan
nanoparticles by emulsion interfacial reaction method.
Methodology:
For emulsion interfacial reaction method chitosan was used as a polymer. In this
method, eight formulations were prepared by varying drug to polymer concentration.
Discussion:
Out of eight formulations prepared using emulsion interfacial reaction method EI8 formulation
was found to be the best formulation. The drug content was observed as 94.4%, entrapment efficiency
and loading capacity were found to be 87.5% and 75%, respectively. The mean particle diameter
was measured as 324.6nm and the Zeta potential value was found to be -42.4mv. In vitro drug release
data showed 97.2% of drug release rate sustained up to 12hrs.
Conclusion:
The results clearly reveal that EI8 formulation having the highest amount of drug was
considered as the best formulation because of its small mean particle diameter, good entrapment efficiency,
and stability.
