scholarly journals Development of Carrageenan Polymer for Encapsulation of Ciprofloxacin HCL: In Vitro Characterization

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (01) ◽  
pp. 89-93
Author(s):  
Hariyadi D M ◽  
Hendradi E ◽  
Sharon N
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Ionic Gelation ◽  
Drug Bioavailability ◽  
In Vitro Characterization ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Suitable Technique

This study reported the properties of microspheres based Carrageenan polymers with Ciprofloxacin HCl antibiotic as a model for dry powder inhalation (DPI). Microspheres Ciprofloxacin-Carrageenan was prepared through ionic gelation process which is a widely used microencapsulation technique in the pharmaceutical industry. Microspheres formula consists of formula using 0.5 and 1% carragenan polymer and 0.2 and 0.6% KCl crosslinker which was named as F1, F2, F3 and F4. Microspheres were characterized for their yield, morphology, entrapment efficiency, drug loading and particle size. Results revealed that ionic gelation technique was a suitable technique for preparation of microspheres as most of the formulations were small in size, spherical in shape with a good yield of 46% to 89%. Based on the data of various evaluations such as drug entrapment efficiency, drug loading and particle size, formula F3 was found as the best DPI formula. Microspheres were successfully prepared and this study can be concluded that the developed microspheres of ciprofloxacin HCl-Carrageenan can be used for pulmonary system to improve the release mechanism and drug bioavailability.

scholarly journals Comparative Evaluation of Bromhexine HCl Mucoadhesive Microspheres Prepared by Anionic, Cationic and Nonionic Polymers

2020 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-124
Author(s):  
Sabirah Ishaque Limpa ◽  
Zahirul Islam ◽  
Md Selim Reza
Keyword(s):  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Release Kinetics ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Pharmaceutical Journal ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Ph Range

The purpose of this study was to formulate and assess the mucoadhesive microspheres of bromhexine hydrochloride, a mucolytic agent, using three different types of polymers to achieve gastric retention for improved solubility and bioavailability of the drug. The mucoadhesive formulation was prepared because it dissolved in the pH range of 1 to 4. The characteristics of the prepared microspheres were evaluated by determining the particle size, percent drug loading, surface morphology, swelling behavior, mucoadhesive bond strength and drug entrapment efficiency. The in vitro dissolution was studied using the USP dissolution apparatus I in 0.1N HCl (pH 1.2) media for 8 hours. The release kinetics were analyzed by using zero order, first order, Higuchi, Korsmeyer-Peppas and Hixon-crowell equations to explain the release mechanism from the microspheres. The microspheres exhibited good swelling index and the drug entrapment efficiency was above 79 % for all the formulations. All the formulations showed drug release above 25%, 35%, 50% and 75% after 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 6 hrs and 8 hrs of dissolution respectively. The mucoadhesive bond was observed up to 8 hrs in acidic media. The surface morphology of the prepared microspheres was studied by Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and no interaction was found between drug and polymer from the FTIR study. Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 23(2): 117-124, 2020

scholarly journals Development and Characterization of Anti-alzheimer Drug-loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles for the Enhanced Penetration of Blood Brain Barrier

2021 ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Maria Abdul Ghafoor Raja ◽  
Muhammad Wahab Amjad ◽  
Nawaf Mohamed Alotaibi
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor ◽  
Chitosan Nanoparticles ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Drug Bioavailability ◽  
Release Studies ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Vitro Release

Nanotechnology facilitated drug delivery has been used to enhance the drug bioavailability, efficacy, reduce toxicity and improve patient compliance aiming to targetthe cells and tissues to produce anticipated pharmacological action. The aim of the present study was to formulate and evaluate rivastigmine (RT) loaded chitosan (CS) nanoparticles for sustained release. RT is a short actingreversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor used for the treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. In current research RT loaded CS-tripolyphosphate (TPP) nanoparticles were prepared by usingionic gelation method in fourdifferent polymer concentrations (0.1%,0.2%,0.3%,0.4%). The prepared nanoparticles were evaluated by Zeta sizer in order to determine particle size, PDI and zeta potential. Further, drug entrapment efficiency and in vitro release studies were carried out. The results showed that particle size decreased by loading drug within nanoparticles when compared with unloaded nanoparticles. The particle size of RT loaded CS nanoparticles ranged from 125.9 ± 2.5 to 356.0 ± 7.9 by varying CS concentration from 0.1% to 0.4% w/v. Among different ratios studied, 0.4% ratio showed highest drug entrapment efficiency (80%). In vitro release studies showed that RT loaded CS nanoparticles could sustain release the drug.In conclusion, the current research results showed that the chitosan nanoparticles can be used as a potential carrier for providing sustained delivery of RT.

Formulation and Evaluation of Mefloquine Hydrochloride Nanoparticles

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 2377-2386
Author(s):  
Dilip Kumar Gupta ◽  
B K Razdan ◽  
Meenakshi Bajpai
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
In Vitro Release ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Taste Masking ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Resistant Strains ◽  
Vitro Release

The present study deals with the formulation and evaluation of mefloquine hydrochloride nanoparticles. Mefloquine is a blood schizonticidal quinoline compound, which is indicated for the treatment of mild-to-moderate acute malarial infections caused by mefloquine-susceptible multi-resistant strains of P. falciparum and P. vivax. The purpose of the present work is to minimize the dosing frequency, taste masking toxicity and to improve the therapeutic efficacy by formulating mefloquine HCl nanoparticles. Mefloquine nanoparticles were formulated by emulsion diffusion method using polymer poly(ε-caprolactone) with six different formulations. Nanoparticles were characterized by determining its particle size, polydispersity index, drug entrapment efficiency, drug content, particle morphological character and drug release. The particle size ranged between 100 nm to 240 nm. Drug entrapment efficacy was >95%. The in-vitro release of nanoparticles were carried out which exhibited a sustained release of mefloquine HCl from nanoparticles up to 24 hrs. The results showed that nanoparticles can be a promising drug delivery system for sustained release of mefloquine HCl.

Solid Lipid Nanoparticles for Topical Delivery of Acitretin for the Treatment of Psoriasis by Design of Experiment

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 4474-4491
Author(s):  
Rajkumar Aland ◽  
Ganesan M ◽  
P. Rajeswara Rao ◽  
Bhikshapathi D. V. R. N.
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Solid Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Lipid Nanoparticles ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Solid Lipid

The main objective for this investigation is to develop and optimize the solid lipid nanoparticles formulation of acitretin for the effective drug delivery. Acitretin loaded SLNs were prepared by hot homogenization followed by the ultrasonication using Taguchi’s orthogonal array with eight parameters that could affect the particle size and entrapment efficiency. Based on the results from the analyses of the responses obtained from Taguchi design, three different independent variables including surfactant concentration (%), lipid to drug ratio (w/w) and sonication time (s) were selected for further investigation using central composite design. The  lipid Dynasan-116, surfactant poloxomer-188 and co surfactant egg lecithin resulted in better percent drug loading and evaluated for particle size, zeta potential, drug entrapment efficiency, in vitro drug release and stability. All parameters were found to be in an acceptable range. TEM analysis has demonstrated the presence of individual nanoparticles in spherical shape and the results were compatible with particle size measurements.  In vitro drug release of optimized SLN formulation (F2) was found to be 95.63 ± 1.52%, whereas pure drug release was 30.12 after 60 min and the major mechanism of drug release follows first order kinetics release data for optimized formulation (F2) with non-Fickian (anomalous) with a strong correlation coefficient (R2 = 0.94572) of Korsemeyer-Peppas model. The total drug content of acitretin gel formulation was found to 99.86 ± 0.012% and the diameter of gel formulation was 6.9 ± 0.021 cm and that of marketed gel was found to be 5.7 ± 0.06 cm, indicating better spreadability of SLN based gel formulation. The viscosity of gel formulation at 5 rpm was found to be 6.1 x 103 ± 0.4 x 103 cp. The release rate (flux) of acitretin across the membrane and excised skin differs significantly, which indicates about the barrier properties of skin. The flux value for SLN based gel formulation (182.754 ± 3.126 μg cm−2 h−1) was found to be higher than that for marketed gel (122.345 ± 4.786 μg cm−2 h−1). The higher flux and Kp values of SLN based gel suggest that it might be able to enter the skin easily as compared with marketed gel with an advantage of low interfacial tension of the emulsifier film that ensures an excellent contact to the skin. This topically oriented SLN based gel formulation could be useful in providing site-specific dermal treatment of psoriasis

scholarly journals Diacerein-Loaded Hyaluosomes as a Dual-Function Platform for Osteoarthritis Management via Intra-Articular Injection: In Vitro Characterization and In Vivo Assessment in a Rat Model

Pharmaceutics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 765
Author(s):  
Nouran O. Abdelmageed ◽  
Nadia M. Morsi ◽  
Rehab N. Shamma
Keyword(s):  
Hyaluronic Acid ◽  
Cartilage Damage ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Dual Function ◽  
In Vitro Characterization ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Formulation Parameters ◽  
Acid Gel

The application of intra-articular injections in osteoarthritis management has gained great attention lately. In this work, novel intra-articular injectable hyaluronic acid gel-core vesicles (hyaluosomes) loaded with diacerein (DCN), a structural modifying osteoarthritis drug, were developed. A full factorial design was employed to study the effect of different formulation parameters on the drug entrapment efficiency, particle size, and zeta potential. Results showed that the prepared optimized DCN- loaded hyaluosomes were able to achieve high entrapment (90.7%) with a small size (310 nm). The morphology of the optimized hyaluosomes was further examined using TEM, and revealed spherical shaped vesicles with hyaluronic acid in the core. Furthermore, the ability of the prepared DCN-loaded hyaluosomes to improve the in vivo inflammatory condition, and deterioration of cartilage in rats (injected with antigen to induce arthritis) following intra-articular injection was assessed, and revealed superior function on preventing cartilage damage, and inflammation. The inflammatory activity assessed by measuring the rat’s plasma TNF-α and IL-1b levels, revealed significant elevation in the untreated group as compared to the treated groups. The obtained results show that the prepared DCN-loaded hyaluosomes would represent a step forward in the design of novel intra articular injection for management of osteoarthritis.

scholarly journals FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF PERINDOPRIL MICROENCAPSULES BY USING DIFFERENT POLYMER

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Leena Jacob ◽  
Abhilash Tv ◽  
Shajan Abraham
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Release Rate ◽  
Oral Drug Delivery ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Oral Drug ◽  
Percentage Yield ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency

Objective: The study was carried out with an objective to achieve a potential sustained release oral drug delivery system of an antihypertensive drug, Perindopril which is a ACE inhibitor having half life of 2 hours. Perindopril is water soluble drug, so we can control or delay the release rate of drug by using release retarding polymers. This may also decrease the toxic side effects by preventing the high initial concentration in the blood.Method: Microcapsules were prepared by solvent evaporation technique using Eudragit L100 and Ethyl cellulose as a retarding agent to control the release rate and magnesium stearate as an inert dispersing carrier to decrease the interfacial tension between lipophilic and hydrophilic phase. Results: Prepared microcapsules were evaluated for the particle size, percentage yield, drug entrapment efficiency, flow property and in vitro drug release for 12 h. Results indicated that the percentage yield, mean particle size, drug entrapment efficiency and the micrometric properties of the microcapsules was influenced by various drug: polymer ratio. The release rate of microcapsules could be controlled as desired by adjusting the combination ratio of dispersing agents to retarding agents.Conclusion:Perindopril microcapsules can be successfully designed to develop sustained drug delivery, that reduces the dosing frequency and their by one can increase the patient compliance.

scholarly journals FORMULATION, OPTIMIZATION AND IN VITRO EVALUATION OF 5-FLUOROURACIL LOADED LIQUORICE CRUDE PROTEIN NANOPARTICLES FOR SUSTAINED DRUG DELIVERY USING BOX-BEHNKEN DESIGN

2021 ◽  
pp. 216-226
Author(s):  
GEETHA V. S. ◽  
MALARKODI VELRAJ
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Crude Protein ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Box Behnken Design ◽  
Sustained Drug Delivery ◽  
Drug Loading Efficiency

Objective: To formulate, optimize and evaluate 5-fluorouracil loaded liquorice crude protein nanoparticles for sustained drug delivery using Box-Behnken design. Methods: 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) loaded liquorice crude protein (LCP) nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation method using ethanol-water (1:2 ratio), Tween-80 (2%v/v) as stabilizing agent and gluteraldehyde (8% v/v) as cross linking agent. The optimization of prepared nanoparticles was carried out using Box-Behnken design with 3 factors 2 levels and 3 responses. The independent variables were A)5-FU concentration B)LCP concentration and C) sonication time while the responses were R1) Drug entrapment efficiency R2) Drug loading efficiency and R3) Particle size. The correlation between factors and responses were studied through response surface plots and mathematical equations. The nanoparticles were evaluated for FTIR, physicochemical properties like particle size and zeta potential by Photon correlation spectroscopy (PCS) and surface morphology by TEM. The entrapment efficiency, drug loading efficiency and in vitro drug release studies in PBS pH 7.4 (24 h) were carried out. The observed values were found to be in close agreement with the predicted value obtained from the optimization process. Results: 5-fluorouracil loaded LCP nanoparticles were prepared by desolvation method, the optimization was carried out by Box-Behnken design and the final formulation was evaluated for particle size (301.1 nm), zeta-potential (-25.8mV), PDI(0.226), with entrapment efficiency (64.07%), drug loading efficiency (28.54%), in vitro drug release (65.2% in 24 h) respectively. The formulated nanoparticles show Higuchi model drug release kinetics with sustained drug delivery for 24 h in pH7.4 buffer. Conclusion: The results were proved to be the most valuable for the sustained delivery of 5-Fluorouracil using liquorice crude protein as carrier. 5-FU–LCP nanoparticles were prepared using Tween-80 as stabilizing agent and gluteraldehyde as cross-linking agent to possess ideal sustained drug release characteristics.

scholarly journals Bioassay-guided optimization of lipid-based erythromycin microparticles

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (7) ◽  
pp. 1351-1358
Author(s):  
Ifeanyi T. Nzekwe ◽  
Anselm C. Okere ◽  
Ifeanyi E. Okoye ◽  
Kokonne E. Ekere ◽  
Adaobi A. Ezenwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ex Vivo ◽  
Drug Loading ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Antimicrobial Activities ◽  
Hydrodynamic Size ◽  
Chemical Assay ◽  
Acid Ratio ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Lower Variation

Purpose: To optimize erythromycin microparticles by in vitro bioassay methods based on its antibacterial activity. Methods: The microparticles were produced by high shear homogenization. The effects of different lipid-to-surfactant ratios were studied. The hydrodynamic size of the different batches was evaluated using dynamic light scattering while bioactive drug load per batch was assessed in agar using bioassay methods. The antimicrobial activities of selected batches were tested ex vivo by determination of reduction in bacteraemia following administration of the microparticles to infected animals. Results: All batches had particles with hydrodynamic sizes < 8.5 microns. Batch 7 with a 2: 5: 2.5 (drug: surfactant: stearic acid) ratio, represents the optimized batch with a hydrodynamic size of 2281 nm, a bioactive drug loading capacity (BLC) of 4.67 ± 0.70 % and bioactive drug entrapment  efficiency (BEE) of 10.51 %. The “microparticle MIC” against Staphylococcus aureus was 1.74 x 10-3 μg/ml. Despite containing lower amounts of erythromycin than the pure sample, the microparticles achieved comparable reduction in bacteraemia, with the optimized batch exhibiting lower variation in bacteraemia than the pure drug. Conclusion: Erythromycin microparticles have been successfully optimized with the aid of bioassay methods which has the advantage that only the bioactive drug concentration is factored in. This method eliminates problems posed by inadequate or non-discriminating chemical assay methods. Keywords: Microparticles, Erythromycin, Gastrointestinal, Bioavailability Antimicrobial, Bioactivity, Encapsulation

scholarly journals Development and In-Vitro Evaluation of Budesonide Mucoadhesive Microspherefor Pulmonary Drug Delivery

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2-S) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Jddtadmin Journal
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Drug Release ◽  
Chemical Interaction ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
Pulmonary Drug Delivery ◽  
Sustained Drug Release ◽  
In Vitro Drug Release ◽  
Drug Entrapment Efficiency

Thepurpose of the study was to develop and evaluatemucoadhesive microspheres of Budesonide for pulmonary drug delivery systemhaving prolonged residence time and sustained drug release. Microspheres were prepared by emulsificationsolvent evaporation technique using HPMC, carbopol as polymers in varying ratios. The microspheres were evaluated for its percentage yield, drug entrapment efficiency, particle size and shape, in vitro mucoadhesion study and in vitro drug release studies.The FTIR studies revealed no chemical interaction between the drug molecule and polymers and found that drug was compatible with used polymer. The mucoadhesive microspheres showed particle size, drug entrapment efficiency and yield in the ranges of148 - 164 μm, 68.0 - 85.0%and67.52 - 87.25% respectively. In vitro drug release and mucoadhesion study confirms thatformulationF5 was the best formulation as it releases 81.8 % at the end of 12 hr. in controlled manner and percentage mucoadhesion of 75.2 % after 10 hr. This confirms the developed budesonidemucoadhesive microspheres are promising for pulmonary drug delivery system.   Keywords: Budesonide, Mucoadhesion, Microspheres, Drug entrapment efficiency.

scholarly journals Formulation and Evaluation of Acyclovir Microspheres

2018 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Pavani S ◽  
Mounika K ◽  
Naresh K
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Sustained Release ◽  
Sodium Alginate ◽  
Calcium Chloride ◽  
Polymer Concentration ◽  
Entrapment Efficiency ◽  
In Vitro Dissolution ◽  
Release Mechanism ◽  
Natural Polymers

The present study is to formulate and evaluate Acyclovir (ACV) microspheres using natural polymers like chitosan and sodium alginate. ACV is a DNA polymerase inhibitor used in treating herpes simplex virus infection and zoster varicella infections. Acyclovir is a suitable candidate for sustained-release (SR) administration as a result of its dosage regimen twice or thrice a day and relatively short plasma half-life (approximately 2 to 4 hours). Microspheres of ACV were prepared by an ionic dilution method using chitosan and sodium alginate as polymers. The prepared ACV microspheres were then subjected to FTIR, SEM, particle size, % yield, entrapment efficiency, in vitro dissolution studies and release kinetics mechanism. The FTIR spectra’s revealed that, there was no interaction between polymer and ACV. ACV microspheres were spherical in nature, which was confirmed by SEM. The particle size of microspheres was in the range of 23.8µm to 39.4µm. 72.9% drug entrapment efficiency was obtained in the formulation F3 (1:3 ratio) with a high concentration of calcium chloride (4% w/v). The in vitro performance of ACV microspheres showed sustained release depending on the polymer concentration and concentration of calcium chloride.   The release data was best fitted with zero order kinetics and Korsemeyer -Peppas release mechanism and diffusion exponent ‘n’ value of was found to be Non-Fickian.

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