scholarly journals Pure Trans-Resveratrol Nanoparticles Prepared by a Supercritical Antisolvent Process Using Alcohol and Dichloromethane Mixtures: Effect of Particle Size on Dissolution and Bioavailability in Rats

Antioxidants ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun-Sol Ha ◽  
Heejun Park ◽  
Seon-Kwang Lee ◽  
Woo-Yong Sim ◽  
Ji-Su Jeong ◽  
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The aim of this study was to prepare pure trans-resveratrol nanoparticles without additives (surfactants, polymers, and sugars) using a supercritical antisolvent (SAS) process with alcohol (methanol or ethanol) and dichloromethane mixtures. In addition, in order to investigate the effect of particle size on the dissolution and oral bioavailability of the trans-resveratrol, two microparticles with different sizes (1.94 μm and 18.75 μm) were prepared using two different milling processes, and compared to trans-resveratrol nanoparticles prepared by the SAS process. The solid-state properties of pure trans-resveratrol particles were characterized. By increasing the percentage of dichloromethane in the solvent mixtures, the mean particle size of trans-resveratrol was decreased, whereas its specific surface area was increased. The particle size could thus be controlled by solvent composition. Trans-resveratrol nanoparticle with a mean particle size of 0.17 μm was prepared by the SAS process using the ethanol/dichloromethane mixture at a ratio of 25/75 (w/w). The in vitro dissolution rate of trans-resveratrol in fasted state-simulated gastric fluid was significantly improved by the reduction of particle size, resulting in enhanced oral bioavailability in rats. The absolute bioavailability of trans-resveratrol nanoparticles was 25.2%. The maximum plasma concentration values were well correlated with the in vitro dissolution rate. These findings clearly indicate that the oral bioavailability of trans-resveratrol can be enhanced by preparing pure trans-resveratrol nanoparticles without additives (surfactants, polymers, and sugars) by the SAS process. These pure trans-resveratrol nanoparticles can be applied as an active ingredient for the development of health supplements, pharmaceutical products, and cosmetic products.

Author(s):  
Rupali L. Shid ◽  
Shashikant N. Dhole ◽  
Nilesh Kulkarni ◽  
Santosh L Shid

Poor water solubility and slow dissolution rate are issues for the majority of upcoming and existing biologically active compounds. Simvastatin is poorly water-soluble drug and its bioavailability is very low from its crystalline form. The purpose of this study wasto increase the solubility and dissolution rate of simvastatin by the  preparation of nanosuspension by emulsification solvent diffusion method at laboratory scale. Prepared nanosus-pension was evaluated for its particle size and in vitro dissolution study and characterized by zeta potential,differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-Ray diffractometry (XRD), motic digital microscopy, entrapment efficiency, total drug content, saturated solubility study and in vivo study. A 23 factorial design was employed to study the effect of independent variables, amount of SLS (X1), amount of PVPK-30 (X2) and poloxamer-188 (X3) and dependent variables are total drug content and polydispersity Index. The obtained results showed that particle size (nm) and rate of dissolution has been improved when nanosuspension prepared with the higherconcentration of PVPK-30 with the higher concentration of PVP K-30 and Poloxamer-188 and lower concentration of SLS. The particle size and zeta potential of optimized formulation was found to be 258.3 nm and 23.43. The rate of dissolution of the optimized nanosuspension was enhanced (90% in 60min), relative to plain simvastatin  (21% in 60 min), mainly due to the formation of nanosized particles. These results indicate the suitability of 23 factorial  design for preparation of simvastatin loaded nano-suspension significantly improved in vitro dissolution rate and thus possibly enhance fast onset of therapeutic drug effect. In vivo study shows increase in bioavailability in nanosuspension formulation than the plain simvastatin drug.


2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (8) ◽  
pp. 971-988
Author(s):  
Sonia Gera ◽  
Venkatesh Pooladanda ◽  
Chandraiah Godugu ◽  
Veerabhadra Swamy Challa ◽  
Jitendra Wankar ◽  
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Author(s):  
Rusul M. Alwan ◽  
Nawal A. Rajab

Selexipag is an orally selective long-acting prostacyclin receptor agonist, which indicated for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension. It is practically insoluble in water ( class II, according to BCS). This work aims to prepare and optimized Selexipag nanosuspensions to achieve an enhancement in the in vitro dissolution rate. The solvent antisolvent precipitation method was used for the production of nanosuspension, and the effect of formulation parameters (stabilizer type, drug: stabilizer ratio, and use of co-stabilizer) and process parameter (stirring speed) on the particle size and polydispersity index were studied. SLPNS prepared with Soluplus® as amain stabilizer (F15) showed the smallest particle size 47nm with PDI and Zeta potential value of 0.073 and -47mV, respectively. SLPNS exhibited an increase in the dissolution rate in phosphate buffer pH 6.8 (100% drug release during 60 min) compared to the pure drug ( 40% during the same time). This result indicates that SLPNS is an efficient way of improving the dissolution rate.  


2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 1294-1301
Author(s):  
Geethanjali K ◽  
Vaiyana Rajesh C

The present study was aimed to develop a Self Nano Emulsifying Delivery System of Ezetimibe (EZM) for enhancing its dissolution rate. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, being a lipophilic drug due to its low solubility EZM shows a low dissolution profile. The SNEDDS formulation consisted of excipients Cinnamon oil, Tween 80, PEG 400 as the Oil, Surfactant and Co-surfactant. Twelve formulations with different ratios of Oil, Surfactant and Co-surfactant were prepared. The liquid SNEDDS were then converted into Solid form by adsorption technique using Avicel PH 101 and Aerosil 200 as adsorbents. The liquid SNEDDS was characterised for Particle size, Emulsification time, Dispersibility, percentage transmittance, PCM, Centrifugation, Cloud Point and Freeze thaw cycle. The solid form was characterized for the flow property, SEM, Drug content and in-vitro dissolution. Among the twelve formulations F6 formulation was found to have a particle size of 196 nm and PDI of 0.123. F6 formulation was selected as the best and it was made into solid by adsorption onto solid carriers. The F6 formulation consisted of the 25% Cinnamon oil, 50% tween 80 and 25% PEG 400. The in-vitro dissolution rate of the prepared formulation was compared with the marketed formulation. The in-vitro dissolution data showed that the drug release at the end of 60 mins from marketed formulation was 63.75 % and from SNEDDS formulation was         90.62 %. The dissolution rate of the prepared SNEDDS was increased by 1.42 times than the marketed formulation. The increase in the dissolution rate shows that SNEDDS is a suitable drug delivery system to enhance the rate of dissolution of Ezetimibe.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravinder Verma ◽  
Deepak Kaushik

Objective: The objective of the current research is systematic optimization and development of microemulsion preconcentrates to get better solubility that results in improvement of oral bioavailability profile of Telmisartan utilizing D-optimal mixture design. Methods: Solubility studies in a variety of lipidic ingredients and optimization of formulations were carried out for the development of liquid SMEDDS. D-optimal mixture design was utilized for assessing the interaction performance of desired responses (such as % cumulative drug release and globule size) and optimized using desirability approach. The optimized batch was evaluated for its % cumulative drug release and globule size performance for determining the dissolution rate and oral bioavailability of drug. Results: The optimized batch (F-8), which contained 10% oil (Capmul MCM EP), 45% surfactant (Labrasol) and 45% co-surfactant (Transcutol HP) resulted in desired qualities of measured responses with 84.6nm globule size and 98.5% drug release within 15 minutes. Optimized SMEDDS showed brilliant goodness of fit between drug release. Stability studies indicated stability of the optimized SMEDDS batch over 3-month storage at 40°C/75% RH and improved dissolution rate in contrast to pure API. The optimized SMEDDS showed no impact of in vitro lipolysis on drug release. Conclusion: Developed and optimized SMEDDS showed improved in vitro dissolution rate and dissolution profile in contrast to pure drug. These investigations further confirm dose reduction in SMEDDS by gaining an equivalent therapeutic profile with non-SMEDDS formulation. This research work successfully shows the potential usage of SMEDDS for delivery of BCS-II class drugs.


Author(s):  
Amruta Papdiwal ◽  
Kishor Sagar ◽  
Vishal Pande

Poor water solubility and slow dissolution rate are major issues for the majority of upcoming and existing biologically active pharmaceutical compounds. Nateglinide is Biopharmaceutical Classification System Class-II drug that has low solubility and high permeability. The purpose of the present study was to improve the solubility and dissolution rate of Nateglinide by the preparation of nanosuspension by the nanoprecipitation technique. Nateglinide nanosuspension was evaluated for its particle size, in vitro dissolution study, and characterized by differential scanning calorimetry and scanning electron microscopy. The optimized formulation showed an average particle size of 207 nm and zeta potential of -25.8 mV. The rate of dissolution of the optimized nanosuspension was enhanced by 83% in 50 min relative to micronized suspension of nateglinide (37% in 50 min). This improvement was mainly due to the formulation of nanosized particles of Nateglinide. Stability study revealed that nanosuspension was more stable at room temperature and refrigerator condition with no significant change in particle size distribution. These results indicate that the nateglinide loaded nanosuspension may significantly improve in vitro dissolution rate and thereby possibly enhance the onset of therapeutic effect.


INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 49 (12) ◽  
pp. 36-43
Author(s):  
B. V Reddy ◽  
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J Venkata Raju ◽  
M Jalaiah ◽  
Nageswara Rao ◽  
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In the present study, the aim was to enhance the oral bioavailability and dissolution rate of aceclofenac by solid dispersions using polyethylene glycol (PEG-6000) as a carrier and to study the effect of carrier on dissolution rate. Initial studies were carried out using physical mixtures of the drug and carrier. Solid dispersions were prepared by fusion technique using dropping method. Aceclofenac was formulated as physical mixtures and solid dispersions (dropping method) using 1:2, 1:4, 1:6 and 1:8 ratios of drug and carrier (PEG 6000). Saturation solubility study for pure drug, physical mixtures and solid dispersions were carried out in water and pH 6.8 phosphate buffer solutions (PBS). The In vitro dissolution studies were carried in pH 6.8, higher in vitro dissolution of solid dispersions was recorded compared to their corresponding physical mixtures and the pure drug. The prepared solid dispersions were observed that increased in the saturation solubility and dissolution rate of aceclofenac than that of pure drug. PEG 6000 in 1: 8 drug to carrier ratio exhibited the highest drug release (98.69%) formulated as solid dispersions using dropping method. The FT-IR study shows that drug was stable in solid dispersions and there were no interactions. It is concluded that dissolution rate was improved by solid dispersion of aceclofenac: PEG6000 prepared as 1:8 ratio by dropping method showed excellent physicochemical characteristics and was found to be described by dissolution release kinetics and was selected as the best formulation.


INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 51 (02) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
R. K Devara ◽  
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P. Reddipogu ◽  
S Kumar ◽  
B. Rambabu ◽  
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The objective of this study was to investigate nanosuspensions, hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) complexes and SLS powders for enhancing the solubility and dissolution rate of Prasugrel HCl (PHCl) so as to reduce the fluctuations in its oral bioavailability. PHCl nanosuspensions were prepared using evaporative precipitation method. HPβCD inclusion complexes of PHCl were prepared using physical mixture, co-evaporation and kneading methods. Powders of the pure drug with different SLS amounts were prepared. The formulations were characterized using techniques such as powder x-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy, in vitro dissolution and in vivo absorption in rats. To further aid in the betterment of development of nevirapine nanosuspension, in vitro in vivo correlation (IVIVC) was established using deconvolution technique. Nanosuspensions and HPβCD inclusion complexes of PHCl were successfully prepared. The dissolution rate and oral absorption of PHCl in the form of nanosuspensions was significantly higher than that of HPβCD complexes, SLS powders as well as pure drug. All the techniques investigated in this study can be used to enhance dissolution rate and oral absorption of prasugrel HCl and thus can reduce the fluctuations in its oral bioavailability. Nanosuspensions demonstrated to be better and superior technique when compared to other techniques investigated in enhancing oral bioavailability of PHCl. IVIVC that could aid in further formulation development of PHCl nanosuspension was successfully developed using a deconvolution approach.


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