scholarly journals Formulation, Optimization, and Characterization of Repaglinide Loaded Nanocrystal for Diabetes Therapy

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gajanan Shinde ◽  
Mitesh Patel ◽  
Manan Mehta ◽  
Rajesh Kesarla ◽  
Ganesh Bangale

The aim of the present investigation was to formulate and characterize nanocrystal formulation of Repaglinide for diabetes therapy. Formulation was done by high pressure homogenization. HPH pressure and cycles range were screened by preliminary batches (T1 and T2). 5, 8, and 10 cycles and 500 to 1500 bar pressure range had kept for further investigation. Taguchi design was used to optimize type of polymer, % polymer concentration, number of cycles, and HPH pressure for nanocrystal formulation. Formulations were characterized for particle size, zeta potential, and in vitro drug release. Optimized formulation (NC 3) showed particle size of 187 nm, zeta potential of −29.4 mv, and % drug release of 80.58% and it was used for further study. Data analysis proved significant effects of factors on responses. Polydispersity index (PDI) Analysis of optimized formulation were found to be 0.248. SEM showed nanocrystal aggregation of drug, may be due to water removal process. DSC showed slight change in crystallinity, may be due to the presence of PEG 4000. Stability study was carried out for 3 months. It indicated no significant change in particle size and zeta potential. However, further studies in higher animals and human being need to be performed before this formulation can be commercially exploited.

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (12) ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
G Shinde ◽  
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C Jaiswal ◽  
G Bangale ◽  
K.S. Rajesh

The aim of the present investigation was to design and characterize nanocrystal formulation of curcumin for diabetes therapy. Formulation was prepared by High Pressure Homogenization. HPH cycles and pressure range were screened by preliminary batches (T1 & T2). 15 cycles were optimized and the pressure range was kept at 500-2000 bar. A Taguchi design was used to optimize type of polymers, Drug: polymer ratio, amount of SLS and HPH pressure. Formulations were characterized for particle size, % entrapment efficiency and in vitro drug release. Optimized formulation (NC 4) showed a particle size of 147.8nm, % EE of 85.35%, % DR of 77.46% and was used for further study. Zeta potential and PDI was found to be -39.63 and 0.252 respectively. Stability study was carried out for 3 weeks. It indicated no significant change in particle size, Zeta Potential, PDI and settling.


Author(s):  
SHIVA KUMAR YELLANKI ◽  
SAI MANOJ A ◽  
MANGILAL T

Objective: The aim of the present research was to prepare metoprolol-loaded nanospheres. Metoprolol-loaded bovine albumin nanospheres were prepared by nanoprecipitation method. Metoprolol is beta-1-adrenergic receptor inhibitor specific to cardiac cells, thus producing negative chronotropic and ionotropic effect. Methods: Metoprolol nanospheres were prepared by nanoprecipitation method, using bovine serum albumin as polymer. The prepared nanospheres are evaluated for particle size evaluation, drug entrapment efficiency, and zeta potential. Drug-excipient compatibility was determined using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. In vitro release and solubility of the drug from nanoparticles were determined. Results: The particle size of prepared metoprolol nanospheres was found to be always less than 200 nm. Maximum particle size was found to be 196±2.03 nm of batch 4 nanoparticles. Entrapment efficiency of prepared nanospheres was above 80% and maximum percentage entrapment efficiency was found to be 80.4±0.51%. It was found that the percentage entrapment efficiency and drug release were extended with increase in polymer concentration. Zeta potential of the optimized formulation was found to be −20.4 mV. In vitro drug release studies have shown the prolonged release of 94.5±0.54 up to 10 h. Drug release rate is extended with an increase in polymer concentration. Conclusion: Results have concluded that the albumin nanospheres loaded with metoprolol have reduced the blood pressure within 24 h and the prepared nanospheres are effective compared to other formulations and drug delivery.


Author(s):  
Mohd Yasir ◽  
Iti Chauhan ◽  
Madhu Verma ◽  
KM Noorulla ◽  
Abdurazak J. Tura ◽  
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Aims: The aim of the research work was to prepare and optimize the Frovatriptan Succinate (FVN) loaded solid lipid nanoparticles. Methods: SLNs were developed by solvent  emulsification diffusion technique and evaluated for particle size, PDI, zeta potential, in-vitro drug release, and finally stability study was conducted for the detection of shelf life. Results: The optimized formulation exhibited particle size, PDI, and zeta potential 122.85±9.24 nm, 0.129 and -25.85 mV, respectively.  In-vitro drug release study exhibited  biphasic drug release pattern.  Initially (in first two hrs) the drug was release in fast manor i.e. burst release (32.36±7.28 %). It might be due to the presence of drug on the surface of SLNs. After  2 hrs of study, the release pattern became sustained up to 24 hrs. The total amount of drug release in 24 h was found to be 91.29 ± 8.26%.  Various kinetic models were applied to evaluate the release pattern of the drug form the formulation.  Higuchi model was found to be the best fitted with the R2 value of 0.9482. The release mechanism was found to be the Fickian type with the release exponent (n) value of 0.4386. Finally, stability study was conducted. The formulation was found to be the stable under the studied conditions. The shelf life of the formulation was found to be 1.77 years. Conclusion: Finally, it could be concluded that, the SLNs are the suitable carrier for the delivery of FVN .


Author(s):  
ROHINI S KHARWADE ◽  
NILESH M MAHAJAN

Objective: Nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC)-based topical gel of lornoxicam (LXM) was formulated with the aim of controlled release action and to reduce systemic side effect for the treatment of an arthritic condition. Methods: NLCs developed using high-pressure homogenization method and optimized using a 32 factorial design with response surface methodology using design expert software. NLCs were characterized for particle size, zeta potential analysis, drug entrapment efficiency, and in vitro drug release studies to select the optimized formulation. The NLCs were suitably gelled and evaluated with respect to homogeneity, pH, viscosity, gel strength, spreadability, rheological characteristics, drug content, in vitro diffusion, and stability study. Safety of the NLC-based gel was assessed using primary skin irritation studies, and efficacy was confirmed using carrageenan-induced rat paw edema model. Results: NLCs formulation comprising 2% of lipid (60:40) and surfactant (1.50%) was confirmed as an optimized batch having a particle size (138.2±3.60 nm) with polydispersibility index value 0.344±0.034. The zeta potential value indicates good physical stability. Based on the results from the in vitro release study it was shown that the formed gels had the ability to extend release of LXM for 24 h and showing percentage drug release of 90.92%±1.96% at the end of 24 h. Skin irritation studies revealed that the optimized gel formulation shows no erythema, edema, or ulceration. Conclusion: The overall results of the present study clearly indicated promising potentials of NLC-based gel for delivering LXM topically over the conventional gel.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (6-s) ◽  
pp. 155-163
Author(s):  
Munagala Gayatri Ramya ◽  
Rajesh Akki ◽  
Chakrala Jyothsna

The main aim of the present investigation is to optimize and evaluate the fenugreek seed polymer nanoparticles using Diltiazem HCl as a model drug because Diltiazem HCl has short half-life. Nanoparticles were prepared by using desolvation method and evaluated to study the influence of polymer concentration and stirring speed on different characteristics of nanoparticles such as particle size, surface morphology, zeta potential, Encapsulation efficiency and In-vitro drug release. FTIR, DSC and XRD studies were also performed to determine the compatibility, degradation and crystalline nature of drug before and after formulation of nanoparticles. F7 (1:2 polymer concentration and 600 stirring speed) was optimized formulation based on its particle size (672.1nm), encapsulation efficiency (83.1) having higher stability of Zeta potential value of -26.2, smooth surface morphology and having higher retarded drug release with non fickkian diffusion. By studying all the characteristics it was finally concluded that a natural polymer obtained from fenugreek seed can be used as a rate controlling polymer in the preparation of nanoparticles. Keywords:  Diltiazem HCl, Fenugreek seed polymer, rate controlling polymer,      Nanoparticles, Desolvation.


Author(s):  
Suriyakala Perumal Chandran ◽  
Kannikaparameswari Nachimuthu

Objective: Colorectal cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancer and also most common gastrointestinal malignancy with high prevalence rate in the younger population. Usually, cancer cells are surrounded by a fibrin coat which is resistant to fibrinolytic degradation. This fibrin coat is act as self-protective against natural killing mechanism. The main objective was to prepare papain-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles (P-SLN) by melt dispersion-ultrasonication method and investigated the cytotoxic efficacy against colorectal adenocarcinoma (human colorectal adenocarcinoma [HCT 15]) cells.Methods: Optimized polymer ratio was characterized by differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, entrapment efficiency, particle size and zeta potential analysis, in vitro drug release, and in vitro cytotoxicity studies on HCT-15 colorectal adenocarcinoma cells.Results: The results showed that the particle size, morphological character and zeta potential value of optimized batch P-SLN were 265 nm, spherical and −26.5 Mv, respectively. The in vitro drug profile of P-SLN exhibited that it produced sustain drug release, and the cell viability of HCT-15 against P-SLN shown better efficacy than pure papain enzyme.Conclusion: P-SLNs were successfully prepared and investigated the in vitro drug release and in vitro cell viability against HCT-15 cell line.


2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Koyel Kar ◽  
R. N. Pal ◽  
Gouranga Nandi

Objective: The objective of the present work was to conduct accelerated stability study as per international council for harmonisation (ICH) guidelines and to establish shelf life of controlled release dosage form of ropinirole hydrochloride and pramipexole dihydrochloride microspheres for a period of 6 mo.Methods: Most optimized batch of ropinirole hydrochloride and pramipexole dihydrochloride (F12 and M12 respectively) were selected and subjected to exhaustive stability testing by keeping the sample in stability oven for a period of 3 and 6 mo. Various parameters like surface morphology, particle size, drug content, in vitro drug release and shelf life were evaluated at 3 and 6 mo period. The surface morphology of the formulated microspheres was determined by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The particle size of the microspheres was estimated by optical microscopy method. The drug content was assayed by the help of ultra-violet spectrophotometer (UV). The in vitro drug release was performed by using Paddle II type dissolution apparatus and the filtrate was analyzed by UV spectrophotometer. The shelf life of the optimized microspheres was calculated by using the rate constant value of the zero-order reaction.Results: A minor change was recorded in average particle size of F12 and M12 microspheres after storage for 6 mo. For F12 and M12, initially the particle size was 130.00 µm and 128.92 µm respectively and after 6 mo it was found to be 130.92 µm and 128.99 µm respectively. There was no change in surface morphology of F12 and M12 microspheres after 6 mo of storage. The shape of microspheres remained spherical and smooth after 6 mo. An insignificant difference of drug content was recorded after 6 mo compared to the freshly prepared formulation. For F12 and M12, 94.50% and 93.77% of the drug was present initially and after 6 mo 94.45% and 93.72% of the drug was recorded. In vitro drug release was recorded after 6 mo for F12 and M12. Initially, 97.99% and 97.69% of the drug was released till 14th hour respectively for F12 and M12. After 6 mo, 98.23% and 97.99% of the drug was released respectively. The percentage residual drug content revealed that the degradation of microspheres was low. Considering the initial percentage residual drug content as 100%, 99.94% of the drug was recorded for both F12 and M12. The shelf life for F12 and M12 was found to be 10 y 52 d and 10 y 70 d respectively which were determined by the zero-order kinetic equation.Conclusion: A more or less similar surface morphology, particle size, drug content and percent of drug release before and after stability study confirmed the stability of F12 and M12 microspheres after storage for 6 mo and prove the efficacy of the microspheres in the site-specific delivery of drugs in Parkinson’s disease.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Santanu Chakraborty ◽  
Priyanka Nayak ◽  
Bala Murali Krishna ◽  
Madhusmruti Khandai ◽  
Ashoke Kumar Ghosh

The aim of the present research work was to fabricate aceclofenac loaded pectinate microspheres by ionic gelation method and evaluate the effect of different cross-linking agents and polymer concentration on particle size, encapsulation efficacy and drug release behavior. It was also investigated that whether this pectinate dosage form was able to target the drug release in intestinal region and prevent the different side effect associated with the drug in stomach or not. It was observed that particle size, encapsulation efficacy and in vitro drug release were largely depended on polymer concentration and cross-linking agents. It was also observed that pectinate microspheres showed excellent pH depended mucoadhesive properties and they were able to restrict the drug release in stomach. <em>In vitro</em> drug release study showed that alminium-pectinate microspheres have more sustaining property as compared to barium-pectinate microspheres. Holm-Sidak multiple comparison analysis suggested a significant difference in measured t<sub>50%</sub> values among all the formulations with same cross-linking agent. In vivo studies revealed that the anti inflammatory and analgesic effects induced by pectinate microspheres were significantly high and prolonged as compared to pure drug. So, pectinate microspheres can be an excellent carrier for targeting the delivery of aceclofenac as well as help in improving the patient compliance by prolonging the systemic absorption.


Author(s):  
ARVIND GANNIMITTA ◽  
PRATHIMA SRINIVAS ◽  
VENKATESHWAR REDDY A ◽  
PEDIREDDI SOBHITA RANI

Objective: The main objective of this study was to prepare and evaluate the nanocrystal formulation of docetaxel. Methods: Docetaxel nanocrystals were formulated to improve the water solubility. Docetaxel nanocrystals were prepared by nanoprecipitation method using Tween 80, egg lecithin, and povidone C-12 as stabilizers and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) as polymer in acceptable limits. A total of 16 formulations were prepared by changing stabilizer and polymer ratios. The prepared nanocrystals were characterized by particle size, zeta potential, crystalline structure, surface morphology, assay, saturation solubility, and in vitro drug release. Results: Based on particle size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential data, four formulations were optimized. The formulation containing Tween 80 as stabilizer has shown lowest particle size and better drug release than the formulations containing egg lecithin and povidone C-12 as stabilizers. The formulation containing Tween 80 and PLGA has shown still lower sized particles than the Tween 80 alone and exhibited prolonged sustained drug release. The release kinetics of formulations containing Tween 80 and PLGA followed zero-order release kinetics and formulations containing egg lecithin and povidone C-12 followed Higuchi diffusion (non-Fickian). Conclusion: From the study, we concluded that as the type and concentration of stabilizer changed the size and shape of the crystals were also changed and the formulations showed sustained drug release with non-Fickian diffusion.


Author(s):  
Somasundaram I

Aims and Objectives: The present study is to formulate the nanosuspension containing a hydrophilic drug pramipexole dihydrochloride and hesperidin and to increase the drug entrapment efficiency.Methods: Hesperidin and pramipexole dihydrochloride loaded in chitosan nanosuspension is prepared by ionic gelation method using chitosan and tripolyphosphate. There was no incompatibility observed between the drug and polymer through Fourier transform infrared and differential scanning calorimetric. Various other parameters such as particle size, zeta potential, scanning electron microscope, drug content, drug entrapment efficiency, and in vitro release have been utilized for the characterization of nanoparticles.Results and Discussion: The average size of particle is 188 nm; zeta potential is 46.7 mV; drug content of 0.364±0.25 mg/ml; entrapment efficiency of 72.8% is obtained with HPN3 formulation. The PHC1 shows the highest drug release followed by PHC2 due to low concentration of polymer and PHC4 and PHC5 show less drug release due to high concentration of polymer. The in vitro release of PHC3 is 85.2%, initial the burst release is shown which is approximately 60% in 8 h; then, slow release later on drastic reduction in release rate is shown in 24 h. The in vivo study histopathological report confers the effective protective against rotenone induces Parkinson’s.Conclusion: PHC3 was chosen as the best formulation due to its reduced particle size and controlled release at optimum polymer concentration which may be used to treat Parkinson’s disease effectively..


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