scholarly journals Eudragit S-100 coated sodium alginate microspheres of naproxen sodium: Formulation, optimization and in vitro evaluation / Alginatne mikrosfere naproksen natrija obložene Eudragitom S-100: Priprava, optimizacija i in vitro vrednovanje

2012 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 529-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anuj Chawla ◽  
Pooja Sharma ◽  
Pravin Pawar

The aim of the study was to prepare site specific drug delivery of naproxen sodium using sodium alginate and Eudragit S-100 as a mucoadhesive and pH-sensitive polymer, respectively. Core microspheres of alginate were prepared by a modified emulsification method followed by cross-linking with CaCl2, which was further coated with the pH dependent polymer Eudragit S-100 (2.5 or 5 %) to prevent drug release in the upper gastrointestinal environment. Microspheres were characterized by FT-IR spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry and evaluated by scanning electron microscopy, particle size analysis, drug loading efficiency, in vitro mucoadhesive time study and in vitro drug release study in different simulated gastric fluids. Stability studies of the optimized formulation were carried out for 6 months. SEM images revealed that the surface morphology was rough and smooth for core and coated microspheres, respectively. Core microspheres showed better mucoadhesion compared to coated microspheres when applied to the mucosal surface of freshly excised goat colon. The optimized batch of core microspheres and coated microspheres exhibited 98.42 ± 0.96 and 95.58 ± 0.74 % drug release, respectively. Drug release from all sodium alginate microsphere formulations followed Higuchi kinetics. Moreover, drug release from Eudragit S-100 coated microspheres followed the Korsmeyer-Peppas equation with a Fickian kinetics mechanism. Stability study suggested that the degradation rate constant of microspheres was minimal, indicating 2 years shelf life of the formulation.

INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 50 (10) ◽  
pp. 30-38
Author(s):  
S Vidyadhara ◽  
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R. L. C. Sasidhar ◽  
P Thrilochani ◽  
L. K. Lavanya

The present investigation was focused on the development and evaluation of controlled release pellets of losartan potassium with Eudragit S 100 and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose phthalate (HPMCP) by employing pan coating technique. Eudragit S 100, a high viscosity grade controlled release polymer, was mainly used as coating agent for regulating the drug release from pellets. HPMCP, an enteric coating polymer was used in the present study to regulate the drug release at varied G.I. pH conditions. The prepared pellets were evaluated for particle size, drug content, friability and for in vitro drug release. The formulations were further characterized to identify any possible interactions by FTIR spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. The surface morphology of the pellets was studied by scanning electron microscopy. From the results it was observed that due to increase in the concentration of Eudragit the drug release was extended up to 12 hours. The increase in the HPMCP polymeric concentration in formulations showed initial delay in drug release.


2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Katta Rajesh ◽  
R. Deveswaran ◽  
S. Bharath ◽  
B. V. Basavaraj

Objective: The present work was aimed at preparation of mesalazine microspheres by a non-aqueous solvent evaporation method using eudragit S 100 and eudragit L 100 as pH dependent polymers for colon targeting.Methods: The ratio of drug to polymer was varied and the effect of formulation variables revolutions per minute (RPM) (1000, 1500, 2000 and 2500) and concentration of span 80 (1%, 1.5%, 2% and 2.5%) were studied. Prepared microspheres were evaluated for particle size, percent drug entrapment, granular analysis, in vitro drug release studies, Fourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies.Results: Particle size has decreased and percent drug entrapment had increased with increase in RPM in all formulations. When the span 80 concentration increased, the particle size of the microsphere formulations increased and percent drug entrapment decreased in eudragit S 100 microspheres; whereas in eudragit L 100 microspheres, as the concentration of span 80 increased, the particle size of the microsphere formulations decreased. The prepared microspheres sustained the drug release over a period of 12 h.Conclusion: Thus eudragit S 100 and eudragit L 100 microspheres could constitute a promising approach for colon-specific and sustained delivery of mesalazine for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.


2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-256
Author(s):  
Kriti Soni ◽  
Ali Mujtaba ◽  
Md. Habban Akhter ◽  
Kanchan Kohli

Aim: The intention of this investigation was to develop Pemetrexed Diacid (PTX)-loaded gelatine-cloisite 30B (MMT) nanocomposite for the potential oral delivery of PTX and the in vitro, and ex vivo assessment. Background: Gelatin/Cloisite 30 B (MMT) nanocomposites were prepared by blending gelatin with MMT in aqueous solution. Methods: PTX was incorporated into the nanocomposite preparation. The nanocomposites were investigated by Fourier Transmission Infra Red Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Confocal Laser Microscopy (CLSM). FT-IR of nanocomposite showed the disappearance of all major peaks which corroborated the formation of nanocomposites. The nanocomposites were found to have a particle size of 121.9 ± 1.85 nm and zeta potential -12.1 ± 0.63 mV. DSC thermogram of drug loaded nanocomposites indicated peak at 117.165 oC and 205.816 oC, which clearly revealed that the drug has been incorporated into the nanocomposite because of cross-linking of cloisite 30 B and gelatin in the presence of glutaraldehyde. Results: SEM images of gelatin show a network like structure which disappears in the nanocomposite. The kinetics of the drug release was studied in order to ascertain the type of release mechanism. The drug release from nanocomposites was in a controlled manner, followed by first-order kinetics and the drug release mechanism was found to be of Fickian type. Conclusion: Ex vivo gut permeation studies revealed 4 times enhancement in the permeation of drug present in the nanocomposite as compared to plain drug solution and were further affirmed by CLSM. Thus, gelatin/(MMT) nanocomposite could be promising for the oral delivery of PTX in cancer therapy and future prospects for the industrial pharmacy.


2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-474
Author(s):  
S PADMA PRIYA ◽  
AN Rajalakshmi ◽  
P Ilaveni

Objective: The objective of this research work is to develop and evaluate mucoadhesive microspheres of an anti-migraine drug for sustained release. Materials and Methods:  Mucoadhesive microspheres were prepared by emulsification method using Sodium alginate (SA), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) and Chitosan in the various drug-polymer ratios of 1:1, 1:2 and 1:3. Nine  formulations were formulated and  evaluated for  possible drug polymer interactions, percentage yield, micromeritic properties, particle size, drug content, drug entrapment efficiency, drug loading, swelling index, In-vitro wash off test, in vitro  drug release, surface morphology and release kinetics. Results: The results showed that no significant drug polymer interaction in FTIR studies. Among all the formulations SF3 containing sodium alginate showed 77.18% drug release in 6hrs. Conclusion: Amongst the developed mucoadhesive microspheres, SF3 formulation containing sodium alginate exhibited slow and sustained release in a controlled manner and it is a promising formulation for sustained release of Sumatriptan succinate. Keywords: Mucoadhesive microspheres, Sodium alginate, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, Chitosan, sustained release.


2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pooja Sharma ◽  
Anuj Chawla ◽  
Pravin Pawar

The aim of present investigation deals with the development of time-dependent and pH sensitive press-coated tablets for colon specific drug delivery of naproxen. The core tablets were prepared by wet granulation method then press coated with hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) or Eudragit RSPO : RLPO mixture and further coated with Eudragit S-100 by dip immerse method. Thein vitrodrug release study was conducted in different dissolution media such as pH 1.2, 6.8, and 7.4 with or without rat caecal content to simulate GIT conditions. Surface morphology and cross-sectional view of the tablets were visualized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). All prepared batches were in compliance with the pharmacopoeial standards. The tablets which are compression coated with HPC followed by Eudragit S-100 coated showed highestin vitrodrug release of 98.10% in presence of rat caecal content. The SEM of tablets suggested that the number of pores got increased in pH 7.4 medium followed by dissolution of coating layer. The tablets coat erosion study suggested that the lag time depends upon the coating concentrations of polymers. A time-dependent hydrophilic polymer and pH sensitive polymer based press-coated tablets of naproxen were promising delivery for colon targeting.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Rai Muhammad Sarfraz ◽  
Muhammad Rouf Akram ◽  
Muhammad Rizwan Ali ◽  
Asif Mahmood ◽  
Muhammad Usman Khan ◽  
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Current research work was carried out for gastro-protective delivery of naproxen sodium. Polyethylene glycol-g-poly (methacrylic acid) nanogels was developed through free radical polymerization technique. Formulation was characterized for swelling behaviour, entrapment efficiency, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Zeta size distribution, and Zeta potential measurements, and in-vitro drug release. pH dependent swelling was observed with maximum drug release at higher pH. PXRD studies confirmed the conversion of loaded drug from crystalline to amorphous form while Zeta size measurement showed size reduction. On the basis of these results it was concluded that prepared nanogels proved an effective tool for gastro-protective delivery of naproxen sodium.


2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 242-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaleem Ullah ◽  
Muhammad Sohail ◽  
Abdul Mannan ◽  
Haroon Rashid ◽  
Aamna Shah ◽  
...  

Objective: The study describes the development of chitosan-based (AMPS-co-AA) semi-IPN hydrogels using free radical polymerization technique. Methods: The resulting hydrogels were characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-Ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). The successful crosslinking of chitosan, 2- Acrylamido-2-Methylpropane Sulfonic Acid (AMPS), and Acrylic Acid (AA) was confirmed by FT IR. Unloaded and drug-loaded hydrogels exhibited higher thermal stability after crosslinking compared to the individual components. XRD confirmed the decrease in crystallinity after hydrogel formation and molecular dispersion of Oxaliplatin (OXP) in the polymeric network. SEM showed rough, vague and nebulous surface resulting from crosslinking and loading of OXP. Results: The experimental results revealed that swelling and drug release were influenced by the pH of the medium being low at acidic pH and higher at basic pH. Increasing the concentration of chitosan and AA enhanced the swelling, drug loading and drug release while AMPS was found to act inversely. Conclusion: It was confirmed that the hydrogels were degraded more by specific enzyme lysozyme as compared to the non-specific enzyme collagenase. In-vitro cytotoxicity suggested that the unloaded hydrogels were non-cytotoxic while crude drug and drug-loaded hydrogel exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against HCT-116 and MCF-7. Results of acute oral toxicity on rabbits demonstrated that the hydrogels are non-toxic up to 3900 mg/kg after oral administration, as no toxicity or histopathological changes were observed in comparison to control rabbits. These pH-sensitive hydrogels appear to provide an ideal basis as a safe carrier for oral drug delivery.


Author(s):  
ANGELI ANN S RESCOBER

Objective: This study aimed to optimize and evaluate the controlled release rate, ocular irritancy, and in vitro antimicrobial properties of levofloxacinentrapped in the epichlorohydrin-crosslinked hydrogel of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) and gelatin.Materials and Methods: Various parameters such as polymer ratio, amount of crosslinker, temperature, reaction time, swelling capacity, and percentdrug loading were considered in Optimized levofloxacin hydrogel. Hydrogel preparations with higher amount of drug loaded were further analyzedto determine its in vitro drug release rate, ocular irritancy on New Zealand rabbits, and antimicrobial activities against Pseudomonas aeruginosaand Staphylococcus aureus. Optimized levofloxacin hydrogel (OLH) was then subjected to 3-month stability testing at 40 ± 2°C and 75 ± 5% relativehumidity in which samples were withdrawn at the end of each month for analysis.Results: Polymer groups with higher concentrations of NaCMC have higher swelling and drug loading capacities than those with higher gelatinconcentrations. Meanwhile, qualitative analysis using differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and scanningelectron microscopy verified the presence of levofloxacin in the epichlorohydrin-cross-linked hydrogel. Among the four polymer ratio, F3 was theoptimized hydrogel with drug-loaded concentration of 99.50%, which was within the acceptable assay limit of 0.5% levofloxacin solution based onUnited States Pharmacopeia monograph. It followed the Higuchi kinetic model with a drug release mechanism of super case 2 transport indicatinghydrogel swelling as a key factor for its controlled drug release. In vitro, antibacterial test against P. aeruginosa and S. aureus was sensitive to optimizedlevofloxacin hydrogel (OLH) with inhibitory diameter zones of 31.68 and 37.05 mm, respectively. Ocular irritancy test also showed that the OLH isnon-irritating on installation in the cul-de-sac of New Zealand rabbits.Conclusion: Optimized levofloxacin hydrogel was effective, non-irritating, and stable, which can be used as an alternative to conventional 0.5%levofloxacin ophthalmic solution.


Author(s):  
G. Ravi ◽  
P. Subhash Chandra Bose ◽  
Valluru Ravi ◽  
Damineni Sarita

Psoriatic arthritis is a chronic inflammatory joint disease which is one of the types of psoriasis. 25% of all psoriasis patients develop psoriatic arthritis. It is characterised with innate and adaptive immune responses. The main objective of the present work was to prepare characterization and evaluate the Celecoxib nanosponges for the treatment of Psoriatic Arthritis. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) having low solubility and low bioavailability. In order to increase the solubility, this drug was incorporate in nanosponges by melting technique. The prepared formulation was evaluated for different parameters. SEM images confirm that the prepared formulation was spherical and porous in nature. Particle size analysis shows that as the cross-linker ratio increases, there is increase in the particle size of nanosponges. Particle size was in the size range of 201.69 nm. The in vitro studies were carried out for prepared nanosponges which showed drug release of 89.69% in 24 h. Keywords: Nanosponges, Psoriatic arthritis, NSAID, Drug release


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 440-457
Author(s):  
Ponni Sujathan ◽  
Umesh Kumar Sharma

The objective of present work was formulation and evaluation of Metronidazole loaded microsponges for the management of diabetic foot ulcer via topical application and to reduce side effects. The microsponges were prepared by quasi-emulsion solvent diffusion method using different concentrations of Ethyl cellulose and Poly vinyl alcohol. The prepared microsponges were evaluated for particle size analysis, SEM, % production yield, % drug entrapment efficiency, in-vitro drug release studies, DSC and antimicrobial studies. FTIR studies shown that there was no interaction between drug and polymers. The optimum sustained release of drug around a period of 12hrs was shown by formulation F8. The n value of optimized formulation indicated that the drug release followed zero order kinetics. It was confirmed from the stability studies that the optimized formulation remained stable at 45±2℃ and 70±5% relative humidity. Keywords: Microsponges, Metronidazole, Diabetic Foot, Quasi-emulsion solvent diffusion, Sustained release, Scanning electron microscopy, Differential scanning calorimetry.


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