scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF IN SITU MUCOADHESIVE THERMOREVERSIBLE NASAL GEL OF SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Author(s):  
DIKSHA SHARMA ◽  
SHAWETA AGARAWAL

Objective: The objective of the study was to aiming to formulate and evaluate temperature based in situ nasal gel of sertraline HCL. Materials and Methods: Preformulation studies of sertraline hydrochloride including tests for identification, solubility studies, Fourier-transformer infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, melting point determination, and other studies were carried out and compared with the specification as per literature. The solubility of sertraline hydrochloride was determined in different solvents such as in distilled water, ethanol, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, and 2-propanol. Each value for solubility was determined in triplicate and average values were reported. The drug excipient compatibility study was determined by FTIR. Thermal analysis was performed using a differential scanning calorimetric equipped with a computerized data station. The UV spectrum of sertraline hydrochloride was obtained using UV JascV630. The in situ gel formulation was prepared by changing the concentration and using only one polymer (Carbopol 934) has been used at the same concentration. Mucoadhesive strength and in vitro permeation study were determined using gout nasal mucosal membrane, whereas in vitro drug release study was carried out using diffusion cell through egg membrane as a biological membrane. The stability studies were conducted according to ICH guidelines. Results: The FTIR studies of formulation show no interaction between drug and excipient. In situ gel was prepared using Carbopol 934 and Poloxamer 407 to improve its adhesion property. The optimized formulation (F6) was transparent and clear in appearance with 101.15% drug content. The sol-gel transformation of in situ gel was found at temperature 34.92°C with immediate gelation property. The in vitro drug release of optimized formulation was found 95.80% drug release in 8 h. Formulations F4 and F6 showed immediate gelation within 60 s and remained stable for an extended period. All the formulations were liquid at room temperature and underwent rapid gelation on contact with simulated nasal fluid. Conclusion: The results concluded that the formulations of in situ nasal gel showing to improve the bioavailability through its longer residence time and ability to sustain drug release.

Author(s):  
Hussein K. Alkufi ◽  
Hanan J. Kassab

     Objective: The purpose of this study to develop and optimize nasal mucoadhesive in situ gel IG of sumatriptan ST (serotonin agonist) to enhance nasal residence time for migraine management.      Method: Cold method was used to prepare ST nasal in-situ gel, using thermosensitive polymers (poloxamer 407  and/or poloxamer 188) with a mucoadhesive polymer (hyaluronic acid HA) which were examined for gelation temperature and gelation time, pH, drug content, gel strength, spreadability, mucoadhesive force determination, viscosity,  in-vitro drug release, and the selected formula was subjected to ex-vivo permeation study and histological evaluation of the sheep mucosal tissue after application.     Results: The results showed that the formula IG7 prepared from poloxamer 407(19%), poloxamer188 (4%) and HA (0.5%)   had an optimum gelation temperature (32.66±1.52°C), gel  strength (43.66± 1.52 sec),  mucoadhesive force (8067.93± 746.45dyne\cm2), in-vitro drug release (95.98%) over 6hr, ex-vivo permeation study release (89.6%)  during the 6 h. study with no  histological or pathological change in the nasal sheep tissue.     Conclusion: The ease of administration via a nasal drop of ST coupled with less frequent administration and prolong drug release, will enhance patient compliance.


INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (09) ◽  
pp. 83-85
Author(s):  
A Ambavkar ◽  
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N. Desai

The objective of the study was to develop and evaluate nanolipid carriers based in situ gel of Carbamazepine, for brain delivery through intranasal route. The non – invasive nasal route can provide rapid delivery of drugs directly to the central nervous system by bypassing the blood brain barrier. The nanolipid carriers of carbamazepine as in situ nasal gel can prolong the drug release for control of repetitive seizures and were prepared by Phase Inversion Temperature technique. The retention of the carriers in the nasal cavity was improved by using Poloxamer 407 as thermoresponsive and Carbopol 974P as mucoadhesive gelling polymers, respectively. The developed gel was evaluated for particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, morphology, entrapment efficiency, mucoadhesive and thermoresponsive behaviour, in vitro drug release, ex vivo permeation and nasociliotoxicity. The gel showed sustained release over prolonged periods and was found to be non-toxic to the sheep nasal mucosa.


Author(s):  
Meesala. Srinivasa Rao ◽  
M. S Chandra Goud ◽  
C. V. Reddy

Meloxicam has short biological half-life and is rapidly eliminated, frequent oral administration is necessary to maintain its therapeutic concentration, but this can increase chances of missing dose. This makes Meloxicam a good applicant for oral sustained release formulation. The objective of study was to develop in-situ gel formulations of Meloxicam for sustained release to reduce the dosing frequency in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Method of Ion sensitive in-situ gelation was used in this study. Meloxicam In-situ gel formulations were prepared by varying concentrations of sodium alginate as a bio-degradable gel forming polymer, CaCl2 as a cross-linking agent and Chitosan/ HPMCK4/HPMCK15/Guar gum/Gellan gum/ Xantha gum/pectin were used as drug release rate controlling polymers. The formulations F11-F18 were assessed for Physical appearance, pH, in-vitro drug release, viscosity, in-vitro gelling capacity and drug content. FTIR, DSC and in-vivo drug kinetics studies was conducted for Meloxicam, excipients used and optimized formulation. Formulations showed an optimum viscosity that will allow ease of administration and swallowing. All formulations are shown pH between4.7-4.9, floating lag time was 2-3sec and floated for >12 hrs. In vitro drug release studies reporting that commercially available product Meloxicam SR has showed 99.92% drug release in 8 hrs and out of eight formulations F11 showing in-vitro drug release of 99.52% over a 12hrs extended period. FTIR studies revealed no interaction between drug and excipients used. The results of In-vivo kinetic studies are approving the better performance of the optimized formulation in comparison to marketed formulation, The Cmax, Tmax, half-life AUC values are confirming the same thing. In conclusion, Formulation (F11) was selected as optimized formulations could be offered as shows optimum sustained drug release compared to commercial formulation. Hence Meloxicam containing Chitosan as drug release controll


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Deepali Verma ◽  
Shreya Kaul ◽  
Neha Jain ◽  
Upendra Nagaich

Introduction: In the present research, erythromycin estolate loaded in-situ gel was formulated and evaluated for blepharitis in order to improve its therapeutic efficacy, precorneal residence time of the system and to enhance the ocular bioavailability. Material and Methods: The developed formulation was characterized by several parameters viz. FTIR, clarity, pH, gelation temperature, rheological studies, drug content, in vitro drug release studies, transcorneal permeation studies, bioadhesion studies, isotonicity and stability studies. Results: The optimized formulation exhibited non-fickian release diffusion with a sustained release of drug 82.76 ± 0.94% up to 8h and drug content 93.64%. Isotonicity revealed that the formulation was isotonic in nature and there was no shrinkage and busting of cells. Bioadhesion study was performed to check the adherence of the prepared in situ gel to the corneal surface for 4h. Ex vivo transcorneal permeation was observed to be significantly higher when compared with market eye drops. Histopathological studies were conducted to confirm the presence of normal ocular surface tissues by maintaining their morphological structures without causing damage to the tissues. The formulation was nonirritant as confirmed by the HET-CAM test. Stability studies and accelerated stability studies were conducted for 13 weeks and 26 weeks respectively and formulations were analyzed for the visual appearance, pH, viscosity, gelling capacity, drug content and in vitro drug release and results showed no change in the formulations. Conclusion: The formulation was therapeutically efficacious, sterile, stable and provided controlled release over a period of time. The developed system could be a viable alternative to conventional eye drops for treatment of various ocular diseases.


Author(s):  
Sindhoor S M ◽  
Sneh Priya ◽  
Amala Maxwell

Objective: The aim of the present study was to formulate and evaluate the novel in situ gel of lafutidine for gastroretentive drug deliveryMethods: A gastroretentive in situ gel of lafutidine was formulated by pH-triggered ionic gelation method using different concentrations of gelling polymer such as sodium alginate, gellan gum, and xanthum gum. Prepared formulations were evaluated for viscosity, density, buoyancy lag time and buoyancy duration, and drug content. In vitro drug release studies of all formulations were also performed. In vivo fluorescence imaging study was conducted for optimized formulation and compared with control.Results: The concentration of gelling agents and release retardant polymers significantly affected viscosity, floating behavior, and in vitro drug release of the formulations. The pH and drug content were found in the range of 6.72–7.20 and 88.74–95.33%, respectively. Floating lag time was <2 min; duration of floating was more than 12 h. Minimum and maximum in vitro drug release were found to be for formulation F9 (51.74%) and F1 (82.76%), respectively, at the end of 12 h. The drug was released from the all the formulations in a sustained manner. In vivo studies confirmed the gastroretention of the formulation in mice stomach for 8 h. Stability studies indicated that the there was no significant change in the visual appearance, floating behavior, and drug content.Conclusion: The gastroretentive in situ gel system, prolonged the gastric residence time, thereby targeting site-specific drug release in the upper gastrointestinal tract.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 789-795

The aim of the research work was to fabricate the nanosuspension of etoricoxib with polyherbal components (extract of ginger root and basil leaf) to enhance the solubility of API; furthermorein situ gel forming system for stomach specific drug delivery was prepared utilizing formulated nanosuspension as base. The objective of the present research is to enhance the solubility of poorly aqueous soluble drug by fabricating nanoparticles and improve their residence time within stomach by formulating in situ gel forming system. Tamarind seed polysaccharide as polymer, etoricoxib as drug, ethanolic extract of ginger (GE) and basil (BE), was used for preparation of nanoparticles.Solvent antisolvent precipitation method was used to prepare nanoparticles. The fabricated nanoparticles were evaluated for various parameters such as physical appearance, Scanning electron microscope, drug content, in-vitro drug release. For preparation of in-situ gel containing nanoparticles, tamarind seed polysaccharides, calcium carbonate and sodium alginate were used. The prepared formulations were evaluated for different characterization parameters such as,- pH, viscosity, floating behaviour, drug content, in-vitro drug release and in-vitro cytotoxic study. The in-situ gel containing nanoparticles were successfully prepared and evaluated. Firstly, the nanoparticles were evaluated for physical appearance, Scanning electron microscope, drug content, in-vitro drug release and found that the formulations were clear as well as homogenous, size of nanoparticles was evaluated in the range of 498nm to 587nm, the drug content of etoricoxib was found in the range of 71.38±0.01 (F5) to 79.45±0.01 (F6), the drug content of GE was found in the range of 69.25±0.05 (F4) to 74.25±0.02 (F1) and the drug content of BE was 69.48±0.09 (F1) to 75.59±0.08 (F6). The drug release was taken up to 12 h and found to be 99%. In-situ gel containing nanoparticles were also evaluated for different parameters such as pH, viscosity, floating behaviour, drug content, and in-vitro drug release. The pH of the prepared formulation was found to be in the range of 7.1±0.04 to 7.5±0.02. The viscosity of the prepared formulation was found in the range of 11.25±0.023 to 12.78 ±0.025. The lag time was found in the range of 11 to 20 sec and floating time was upto 24 h. The drug release was taken up to 8 h and found to be 99±0.2%. It can be concluded that etoricoxib with phytoconstituents (GE and BE) improved its potential to control the growth of human colon cancer cell line (HT-29) in in-vitro conditions. It was concluded from the findings that the in-situ gel containing nanoparticles of etoricoxib from solvent antisolvent method was successfully prepared and found that it has improved the solubility of the poorly soluble drug etoricoxib and dissolution rates.


2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 198
Author(s):  
Shailaja Pashikanti ◽  
Jyothsna B.

Objective: The objective of the study was to develop floating in situ gel formulations of Ciprofloxacin that has a narrow absorption window and mainly absorbed in the proximal areas of GIT. These formulations increases the targeted action on bacteria for a longer time that can be used in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections and urinary tract infections.Methods: In situ gel formulations were prepared by varying concentrations of sodium alginate as in situ gel forming bio-degradable polymer and calcium carbonate as a cross-linking agent. The formulations were evaluated for Physical appearance, pH, in vitro drug release, viscosity, in vitro floating behaviour, in vitro gelling capacity and drug content. FTIR was conducted for Ciprofloxacin, excipients used and optimized formulation.Results: All the formulations showed an optimum viscosity that will allow ease of administration and swallowing. Floating lag time of all formulations was between 32-70 seconds and floated for>12 h. The in vitro gelling capacity increased with increasing the polymer and gelling agent concentrations. Increase in polymer concentration decreased the rate and extent of the drug release. Among all the formulations, F4 containing 4% w/v of sodium alginate and 4% w/v of calcium carbonate showed sustained in vitro drug release (95.6%) over an extended period of 12 h. FTIR studies revealed no interaction between drug and excipients used. Drug release from the formulations followed First order kinetics with Fickian diffusion.Conclusion: Ciprofloxacin was successfully formulated as a pH-triggered floating in situ gelling system using sodium alginate.


Author(s):  
RAJASHRI B. AMBIKAR ◽  
ASHOK V. BHOSALE

Objective: Purpose of the study to design and formulate Diclofenac sodium (DIC) microsponges. Methods: With varied polymer: drug ratio DIC loaded microsponges were prepared with Eudragit RS100 polymer by quasi solvent diffusion method. Microsponges evaluated for particle size, entrapment efficiency, drug content, in vitro drug release, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). DIC loaded microsponges incorporated into ocular in situ gel to attained controlled release by microsponge and improved residence time by gelling system. Ocular in situ gel evaluated for pH, drug content determination, gelling capacity, in vitro drug release and sterility study. Results: DSER4 microsponge formulation having polymer to drug ratio 1:7 showed satisfactory production yield (68.13%), entrapment efficiency (62.86%), drug content (80.73%), requisite particle size (less than 10 µm) (7.52 µm) and in vitro release 87.94% after 6 h. Selected DSER4 formulation was incorporate into in situ gel. Carbopol 940 forms stiff gel at higher pH so used as a gelling agent, whereas Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose E4M was used as a viscosity-enhancing agent for the formulation of in situ gel in varied compositions. In situ gel formulation IG4 showed sustained release of 76.92% till the end of 8 h and satisfactory gelling capacity so IG4 further evaluated for sterility test. Rheological studies reveal the sol-gel transition of in situ gel occur at the physiological condition to form stiff gel. Conclusion: Prepared in situ gel formulations showed sustained drug release for a period of 8 h, which is satisfactory for management of ocular pain.


Author(s):  
INSAN SUNAN KURNIAWANSYAH ◽  
TAOFIK RUSDIANA ◽  
HURIYATUS TSANIYAH ◽  
HANDRIAN RAMOKO ◽  
HABIBAH A. WAHAB ◽  
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Objective: The objective of this study was to find the best base mixture composition (poloxamer 407 and HPMC) of chloramphenicol in situ gel formula based on in vitro property (Cumulative amount of drug release). Methods: The in vitro diffusion of chloramphenicol in situ gel study was carried out using franz diffusion cells to know the effect of the Critical Process Parameters (CPPs) as independent variables (poloxamer 407 and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC)) on the Critical Quality Attribute (CQA) as dependent variable (cumulative amount of drug release) with 22 factorial design. Results: 22 factorial design of chloramphenicol in situ gel yielded 4 variations of poloxamer 407 and HPMC bases component in %w/v as follows, F1 (5:0.45), F2 (10:0.45) F3 (5:1) and F4 (10:1). The amount of drug release results from in vitro dissolution assay were 30.60% (F1), 45.64% (F2), 58.30% (F3), and 22.50%) (F4). Conclusion: Formula 3 (F3) was considered as the best formula component in terms of in vitro assay of chloramphenicol in situ gel with a desirability value of 0.58.


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