scholarly journals Preparation and in vivo Evaluation of Solid Dispersions Using Repaglinide

Author(s):  
D.V.R.N Bhikshapathi ◽  
I. Srinivas

In the present study, immediate release solid dispersion of Repaglinide was formulated by solvent evaporation technique. Repaglinide solid dispersions were prepared using PEG 8000, Pluronic F 127 and Gelucire 44/14 by solvent evaporation method. A 3-factor, 3-level central composite design employed to study the effect of each independent variable on dependent variables. FTIR studies revealed that no drug excipient interaction takes place. From powder X-ray diffraction (p-XRD) and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies it was evident that polymorphic form of Repaglinide has been converted into an amorphous form from crystalline within the solid dispersion formulation. The correlation coefficient showed that the release profile followed Higuchi model anomalous behavior and hence release mechanism was indicative of diffusion. From in vivo studies, the AUC0→24 h and peak plasma concentration (Cmax) was doubled when compared with pure drug. In addition, in vitro dissolution efficiency was well correlated with in vivo pharmacokinetic parameters. The obtained results suggested that developed solid dispersion might be an efficacious approach for enhancing the solubility and bioavailability of Repaglinide.

Author(s):  
D.V.R.N Bhikshapathi ◽  
Medipalli Viswaja,

The objective of the present investigation is focused on the preparation of solid dispersions containing Nevirapine. The effect of various hydrophilic polymers on the aqueous solubility was studied. Kolliphor P188 was selected as carrier and solid dispersions were prepared by solvent evaporation technique. Evaluation of solid dispersion for percentage yield, drug content and solubility were most appropriate. Solid dispersions of drug: Kolliphor P188 and SLS (1:3:1 ratio) (SE9) shown higher dissolution rate i.e. 98.6% compared with and pure drug (37.5%) and other formulations. Powder X-ray diffraction performed on solid dispersion showed that Nevirapine existed in the amorphous form within the solid dispersion formulation fabricated using the solvent evaporation process. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy studies suggested the conversion of crystalline Nevirapine to an amorphous form. Therefore, the solid dispersions prepared by solvent evaporation method using Kolliphor P188 as hydrophilic carrier can be successfully used for improvement of solubility and dissolution of Nevirapine. Both in vitro dissolution testing and the in vivo studies demonstrated that the solubility and bioavailability of Nevirapine were significantly improved when formulated in a solid dispersion with Kolliphor P188 and SLS. The present study demonstrated that formulation of Nevirapine solid dispersion by solvent evaporation technique is a highly effective strategy for enhancing the bioavailability of poorly water soluble Nevirapine.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4-A) ◽  
pp. 490-496
Author(s):  
M. Suresh Babu ◽  
T. E. Gopalakrishna Murthy

The objective of this study was to investigate differences in the pharmacokinetic patterns between pure drug and an optimized  formulation of fast dissolving tablets  of Simvastatin. The formulations were administered to 2 groups of white New Zealand rabbits (n=6) following cross over design pattern and the plasma levels were measured using LC-MS/MS method. Pharmacokinetic parameters were determined for each formulation. The comparison of the plasma time curves of the dosage forms showed that each dosage form caused significant differences in the drug plasma levels.  The highest mean Cmax value was observed for optimized fast dissolving tablets (68.33 ± 0.42ng/ml) compared to  pure drug (27.72 ± 0.31ng/ml). The mean time taken to peak plasma concentration for (Tmax) following administration of pure drug  was  11.53 ± 0.011hours, while it was 6.09 ± 0.072 hour following administration of selected optimized fast dissolving tablets.The elimination rate constant (Kel) for pure drug and optimized fast dissolving tablets were found to be 0.58 ± 0.012h-1and 0.53 ± 0.014 h-1 respectively.  The absorption rate constant (Ka) for pure drug and optimized fast dissolving tablets were found to be 1.68 ± 0.01h-1and 5.53 ± 0.02h-1 respectively. The AUC0-αvalues observed with optimized fast dissolving tablets686.1.±2.07 nghr/ml in compared to pure drug values 191 ± 1.43 nghr/ml. Thus, the results of pharmacokinetic studies indicated rapid and higher oral absorption of Simvastatin when administered as its fast dissolving tablets. Both Ka and AUC were markedly increased by fast dissolving tablets. Keywords: LC-MS/MS, Simvastatin, fast dissolving, In-vivo studies, pharmacokinetic parameters.


Author(s):  
Adel M. Aly ◽  
Ahmed S. Ali

: Glipizide (GZ) is an oral blood-glucose-lowering drug of the sulfonylurea class characterized by its poor aqueous solubility. Aiming for the production of GZ tablets with rapid onset of action followed by prolonged effect; GZ-Polyethylene glycol (PEG 4000 and 6000) solid dispersions with different ratios, (using melting and solvent evaporation method), as well as, coprecipitate containing GZ with polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) were prepared. Four tablet formulations were prepared containing; a) GZ alone, b) GZ: PEG6000, 1:10, c) GZ:PMMA 1:3, and, d)both GZ:PEG6000 1:10 and GZ:PMMA 1:3. The solvent evaporation method showed more enhancement of GZ solubility than the melting one, and this solubilizing effect increased with PEG increment. Generally, PEG6000 showed more enhancement of dissolution than PEG4000 especially at 1:10 drug: polymer ratio (the most enhancing formula). Also, the prepared tablet formulations showed acceptable physical properties according to USP/NF requirements. The dissolution results revealed that tablets containing PEG6000 (1:10) have the most rapid release rate, followed by the formula containing both PEG6000 and PMMA, while that including PMMA alone showed the slowest dissolution rate. Moreover, In-vivo studies for each of the above four formulations, were performed using four mice groups. The most effective formula in decreasing the blood glucose level, through the first 6 hours, was that containing GZ and PEG6000, 1:10. However, formula containing the combination of enhanced and sustained GZ was the most effective in decreasing the blood glucose level through 16 hours. Successful in-vitro in-vivo correlations could be detected between the percent released and the percent decreasing of blood glucose level after 0.5 hours.


Author(s):  
Bhikshapathi D. V. R. N. ◽  
Srinivas I

Repaglinide is a pharmaceutical drug used for the treatment of type II diabetes mellitus, it is characterized with poor solubility which limits its absorption and dissolution rate and delays onset of action. In the present study, immediate release solid dispersion of repaglinide was formulated by solvent evaporation technique. Repaglinide solid dispersions were prepared using PEG 8000, Pluronic F 127 and Gelucire 44/14 by solvent evaporation method. A 3-factor, 3-level central composite design employed to study the effect of each independent variable on dependent variables. FTIR studies revealed that no drug excipient interaction takes place. From powder X-ray diffraction (p-XRD) and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies it was evident that polymorphic form of repaglinide has been converted into an amorphous form from crystalline within the solid dispersion formulation. The correlation coefficient showed that the release profile followed Higuchi model anomalous behavior and hence release mechanism was indicative of diffusion. The obtained results suggested that developed solid dispersion by solvent evaporation method might be an efficacious approach for enhancing the solubility and dissolution rate of repaglinide.


Author(s):  
PAYAL D. BORAWAKE ◽  
KAUSLYA ARUMUGAM ◽  
JITENDRA V. SHINDE

Objective: The objective of the present work was to formulate the solid dispersions of simvastatin for enhancement of its aqueous solubility and dissolution rate. Methods: In the present study, solid dispersions of simvastatin were prepared by Kneading and Solvent evaporation methods. The polymeric carriers like Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 and Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone (PVP) K30 were used in different ratios (ratio of drug: carrier was 1:1, 1:2) to formulate solid dispersions. The prepared solid dispersions were characterized by differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and evaluated for drug content, percentage yield, saturation solubility, in vitro dissolution studies. The best formula of the solid dispersion was selected according to the solubility and dissolution data. Results: The F7 formulation was found to be an optimized formulation containing PVP K30 in the ratio 1:1 prepared by solvent evaporation technique. The Drug content was found to be higher i.e. 94.89 in the F7 batch. The FT-IR spectra revealed that there was no interaction between drugs and carriers. DSC thermogram indicated entrapment of simvastatin in PVP K30 and the conversion of crystalline simvastatin into an amorphous form. The F7 formulation showed maximum drug release i.e. 98.60% in 60 min which is 2 times greater than pure drug making it an optimized formulation. Conclusion: The solubility of simvastatin was successfully enhanced through the solid dispersion technique. Solid dispersions prepared with solvent evaporation method were more soluble than solid dispersions prepared with kneading method with carrier PVP K30.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Abdulla Sherikar ◽  
Mohd Usman Mohd Siddique ◽  
Mahesh More ◽  
Sameer N. Goyal ◽  
Milan Milivojevic ◽  
...  

Solubility of phytochemicals is a major concern for drug delivery, permeability, and their biological response. However, advancements in the novel formulation technologies have been helping to overcome these challenges. The applications of these newer technologies are easy for commercialization and high therapeutic outcomes compared to conventional formulations. Considering these facts, the present study is aimed to prepare a silymarin-loaded eutectic mixture with three different ratios of Polyvinylpyrrolidone K30 (PVP K30) and evaluating their anti-inflammatory, and hepatoprotective effects. The preliminary phytochemical and characterization of silymarin, physical mixture, and solid dispersions suggested and successfully confirmed the formation of solid dispersion of silymarin with PVP K30. It was found that the solubility of silymarin was increased by 5-fold compared to pure silymarin. Moreover, the in vitro dissolution displayed that 83% of silymarin released within 2 h with 2.8-fold increase in dissolution rate compared to pure silymarin. Also, the in vivo study suggested that the formulation significantly reduced the carbon tetrachloride- ( 0.8620 ± 0.05034 ∗ ∗ for 1 : 3 ratio), paracetamol- ( 0.7300 ± 0.01517 ∗ ∗ for 1 : 3 ratio), and ethanol- ( 0.8100 ± 0.04037 ∗ ∗ for 1 : 3 ratio) induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Silymarin solid dispersion was prepared using homogenization methods that have prominent anti-inflammatory effect ( 0.6520 ± 0.008602 ∗ ∗ with 8.33%) in carrageenan-induced rat paw model.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1-s) ◽  
pp. 172-180
Author(s):  
Seema Saini ◽  
Rajeev Garg

90% of drugs being researched today, posses poor solubility setback which inturn renders  the drug with slower rate of absorption from the buccal route; hence dissolution is the rate limiting step for such lipophilic drugs. So, there is a need to keep a check on the dissolution profile of these drugs to ensure maximum therapeutic utilization. The dissolution rate therefore becomes a primary factor which governs the rate and extent of its absorption. Enormous work is being performed in the field of enhancement of solubility and dissolution behaviour of such drugs. Advancements and innovations have developed solid dispersion (SD) technique as the novel method for the solubility enhancement. Precision of dosing and patient's compliance is a crucial prerequisite for the management of chronic Antihypertensive treatment, So there arised a need to formulate a system which should resolve the difficulties associated with conventional tablets. This issue can be better tackled with the formulation of orally fast disintegrating tablets. The aim of the present study was to improve the solubility and dissolution rate of Lercanidipine hydrochloride (LRH) by formulating a solid dispersion with Polyvinyl pyrollidine (PVP-K30) and Guargum. Full Factorial designs are exploited to learn and research the effects of different variables on the quality determinant parameters. An appropriate statistical model was selected for the scrutiny of the enhanced dissolution pattern. Finally, these solid dispersions were incorporated into fast disintegrating tablets. Keywords: Lercanidipine Hydrochloride, Solid dispersion, Statistical design approach, Melt fusion method, Fast disintegrating tablet, In vivo studies


Author(s):  
R. SANTOSH KUMAR ◽  
SAHITHI MUDILI

Objective: To optimize aceclofenac fast dissolving tablets employing starch glutamate as novel superdisintegrant by 23factorial design to improve bioavailability and enhance patient compliance. Methods: Starch glutamate was prepared by the esterification process. Starch glutamate physical and micromeritics properties had been evaluated and the prepared starch glutamate was used as a superdisintegrant for the formulation of the fast dissolving tablets of aceclofenac by direct compression method and optimized by employing 23factorial design. The prepared aceclofenac fast dissolving tablets were evaluated for post compression parameters as well as in vitro and in vivo release characteristics. Optimized formulation stability studies were performed at accelerated conditions for 6 mo as per ICH and WHO guidelines. Results: The prepared starch glutamate was amorphous, insoluble in aqueous and organic solvents were tested. Fast dissolving tablets of aceclofenac were formulated by employing starch glutamate as a superdisintegrant showed good tablet properties and showed an increased dissolution efficiency of the drug. Among all the formulations (F1 to F8), the formulation F8 containing 5% concentration of starch glutamate, croscarmellose sodium and, crospovidone as a superdisintegrants showed 99.7±0.15% of drug release within 5 min. Whereas the formulation F2 containing 5% concentration of starch glutamate, drug release characters were comparable to the formulation F8. Optimized formulation F2 attained peak plasma concentration within a short period and showed increased relative bioavailability of the drug. Conclusion: From the physical properties, disintegration time, in vitro dissolution studies and pharmacokinetic studies, it was concluded that fast dissolving tablets of aceclofenac tablets formulated by employing starch glutamate as a superdisintegrant enhanced the dissolution efficiency and improved the bioavailability of the drug as compared to the pure drug and stable.


Author(s):  
Laxmi Raj A ◽  
Y. Shravan Kumar

The study was aimed to formulate solid dispersions of Manidipine by using different novel carriers like Labrafac PG, Kolliwax RH 40, Soluplus, Kolliwax GMS II, Kolliphor EL and SLS in drug carrier ratio by using solvent evaporation method. The formulations were characterized for physical appearance, solubility and in vitro dissolution studies. The optimized formulation was characterized and Formulation SD13 was found to be optimized one based on the solubility, dissolution and other parameters using Kolliwax GMS II and SLS.  The drug release of the optimized formulation was found to be 99.41±5.38% within 90 min. Powder X-ray diffraction studies performed on solid dispersion showed that Manidipine existed in the amorphous form within the solid dispersion formulation fabricated using the solvent evaporation process. Additionally, scanning electron microscopy studies suggested the conversion of crystalline Manidipine to an amorphous form. Therefore, the solid dispersions using Kolliwax GMS II as hydrophilic carrier in the combination of SLS can be successfully used for improvement of solubility and dissolution of Manidipine.  


Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 1210
Author(s):  
Sultan Alshehri ◽  
Abdullah Alanazi ◽  
Ehab M. Elzayat ◽  
Mohammad A. Altamimi ◽  
Syed S. Imam ◽  
...  

Gefitinib (Gef) is a poorly water-soluble antitumor drug, which shows poor absorption/bioavailability after oral administration. Therefore, this study was carried out to develop Gef solid dispersions (SDs) using different carriers and different techniques in order to enhance its dissolution and oral absorption/bioavailability. Various SD formulations of Gef were established using fusion and microwave methods utilizing Soluplus, Kollidone VA64, and polyethylene glycol 4000 (PEG 4000) as the carriers. Developed SDs of Gef were characterized physicochemically and evaluated for in vitro dissolution and in vivo pharmacokinetic studies. The physicochemical evaluation revealed the formation of Gef SDs using fusion and microwave methods. In vitro dissolution studies indicated significant release of Gef from all SDs compared to the pure Gef. Optimized SD of Gef (S2-MW) presented significant release of Gef (82.10%) compared with pure Gef (21.23%). The optimized Gef SD (S2) was subjected to in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation in comparison with pure Gef in rats. The results indicated significant enhancement in various pharmacokinetic parameters of Gef from an optimized SD S2 compared to the pure Gef. In addition, Gef-SD S2 resulted in remarkable improvement in bioavailability compared to the pure Gef. Overall, this study suggested that the prepared Gef-SD by microwave method showed marked enhancement in dissolution and bioavailability.


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