scholarly journals Fabrication and In Vitro Evaluation of pH-Sensitive Polymeric Hydrogels as Controlled Release Carriers

Gels ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Muhammad Suhail ◽  
Chih-Wun Fang ◽  
Arshad Khan ◽  
Muhammad Usman Minhas ◽  
Pao-Chu Wu

The purpose of the current investigation was to develop chondroitin sulfate/carbopol-co-poly(acrylic acid) (CS/CBP-co-PAA) hydrogels for controlled delivery of diclofenac sodium (DS). Different concentrations of polymers chondroitin sulfate (CS), carbopol 934 (CBP), and monomer acrylic acid (AA) were cross-linked by ethylene glycol dimethylacrylate (EGDMA) in the presence of ammonium peroxodisulfate (APS) (initiator). The fabricated hydrogels were characterized for further experiments. Characterizations such as Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) were conducted to understand the surface morphology, thermodynamic stability, crystallinity of the drug, ingredients, and developed hydrogels. The swelling and drug release studies were conducted at two different pH mediums (pH 1.2 and 7.4), and pH-dependent swelling and drug release was shown due to the presence of functional groups of both polymers and monomers; hence, greater swelling and drug release was observed at the higher pH (pH 7.4). The percent drug release of the developed system and commercially available product cataflam was compared and high controlled release of the drug from the developed system was observed at both low and high pH. The mechanism of drug release from the hydrogels followed Korsmeyer–Peppas model. Conclusively, the current research work demonstrated that the prepared hydrogel could be considered as a suitable candidate for controlled delivery of diclofenac sodium.

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 399
Author(s):  
Muhammad Suhail ◽  
Pao-Chu Wu ◽  
Muhammad Usman Minhas

The aim of the current research work was to prepare Car934-g-poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels by the free-radical polymerization technique. Various concentrations of carbopol, acrylic acid and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate were employed for the fabrication of Car934-g-poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and Powder X-ray diffractometry (PXRD) studies were performed to know the structural arrangement, thermal stability, physical appearance and amorphous network of developed hydrogels. FTIR analysis revealed that carbopol reacted with acrylic acid during the process of polymerization and confirmed the grafting of acrylic acid over the backbone of carbopol. TGA and DSC studies showed that developed hydrogels were thermally stable. Surface morphology was analyzed by SEM, which confirmed a porous network of hydrogels. PXRD analysis indicated that crystallinity of the drug was reduced by the amorphous network of hydrogels. Furthermore, swelling studies for all developed hydrogels were performed at both media, i.e., pH 1.2 and 7.4, and higher swelling was exhibited at pH 7.4. Sol–gel analysis was performed to evaluate the soluble unreacted part of the fabricated hydrogels. Similarly, an in-vitro study was conducted for all hydrogel formulations at both acidic (pH 1.2) and basic (pH 7.4) mediums, and a greater drug release was observed at pH 7.4. Different kinetics such as zero-order, first-order, the Higuchi model and the Korsmeyer–Peppas model were applied to know the mechanism of release order of drugs from the hydrogels.


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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Rai Muhammad Sarfraz ◽  
Muhammad Rouf Akram ◽  
Muhammad Rizwan Ali ◽  
Asif Mahmood ◽  
Muhammad Usman Khan ◽  
...  

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.


Author(s):  
SARIPILLI RAJESWARI ◽  
M. YERNI KUMARI

Objective: The main aim of the present research work was to formulate fast dissolving tablets of famotidine by direct compression method and to evaluate the effect of synthetic super disintegrating agent on drug release pattern. Methods: The fast dissolving tablets were prepared by using crospovidone, croscarmellose sodium, sodium starch glycolate as superdisintegrants (2, 4 and 6 %w/w), mannitol 20 % and microcrystalline cellulose (44, 46 and 48 % w/w) as a directly compressible vehicle. All the prepared tablets were evaluated for hardness, friability, drug content uniformity, weight variation, disintegrating time, wetting time and in vitro drug release studies. Results: All the prepared fast dissolving tablets formulations were within the Pharmacopoeial standards limits. Based on in vitro drug release studies (>90 % within 30 min), the optimised formulations were optimised tested for the short term stability (at 40 ˚C/75% RH for 3 mo) and drug excipient interaction (fourier transform infrared spectroscopy). Conclusion: Hence, formulation prepared with 6 % w/w of crosspovidine and 44 % w/w of microcrystalline cellulose as emerged as the overall best formulation (>90 % within 30 min) compared to marketed product (>70 % within 30 min). Short-term stability studies on the formulations indicated that there are no significant changes in drug content and in vitro drug release (p<0.05).


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 137-141
Author(s):  
Rashmi Dahima

Multiple unit dosage forms such as microbeads have increased acceptance because of added even spreading of the drug in the gastrointestinal tract, unvarying drug absorption, abridged local irritation and removal of undesirable intestinal retaining of polymeric material, when compared to non-disintegrating single unit dosage form. The purpose of the presented research is to develop microbeads of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride utilizing sodium alginate as the hydrophilic carrier in combination with HPMC as drug release modifier to lessen the dosing frequency and thereby advance the patient compliance. The microbeads were formulated by varying concentrations of HPMC and calcium chloride. The optimum formulation was chosen based upon in vitro drug release studies and further evaluated. The compatibility of drug-polymer was studied using FTIR analysis. The prepared formulation underwent evaluation for various parameters like drug entrapment, microbeads size, swelling index, mucoadhesive property and stability. No significant drug-polymer interactions were observed in compatibility studies and the formulation was found to be stable on 45 days storage. The formulations exhibited an extended drug release pattern which was the ultimate aim of the study. The microbeads represented good yield, high drug entrapment, low microbeads size and appropriate swelling property. The in vitro wash-off test indicated that the sodium alginate microbeads represent decent mucoadhesive properties. Henceforth, the formulated HPMC coated sodium alginate beads can be utilized as a substitute and cost-effective carrier for the oral controlled delivery of pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Keywords: microbeads, pseudoephedrine hydrochloride, sodium alginate, drug release


Author(s):  
Shubhrajit Mantry ◽  
Anna Balaji

Objective: The objective of this research work to design nasal microspheres of ropinirole hydrochloride (HCL) using different mucoadhesive polymers by adopting the suitable technique. To study the influence of formulation and process variables on microsphere formation and release characteristics. To perform the physicochemical characterization of the prepared microspheres. To carry out in vitro drug release studies and to explore the release behavior using various kinetic models.Methods: Experiments were performed with ropinirole HCL as a drug, chitosan, guar gum, carbopol 974P as a polymer. Span 80 and Tween 80 used light liquid paraffin, concentrated hydrochloric acid as solvent.Result: The in vitro drug release studies were conducted for all the formulations, that is, F1-F21 in 250 ml phosphate buffer pH 6.6 for 12 hrs. Among them, F15 showed 82.7±0.23% drug release and F21 showed 81.2% in 12 hrs in a sustained manner.Conclusion: Microspheres were formulated by emulsion solvent evaporation technique using different polymers. Apart from preventing nasal irritation, the microsphere possesses two major advantages over plain solutions, one is a high solubilization capacity for ropinirole HCL that exceeds their aqueous solubility and thus allows a reduction in the application volume. The results of this work indicate that intranasal microsphere of ropinirole may be beneficial for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.


Author(s):  
Rajashri B. Ambikar ◽  
Ashok V. Bhosale

Aims: The aim of this work is the formulation of Eudragit RL100 polymeric microsponges. The Microsponge Delivery System is a patented technique in which there is a polymeric system consisting of porous particles. Methodology: The ratio of Diclofenac sodium and eudragit RL100 varied from 1:1 to 13: 1 to formulate microsponge. Dichloromethane was used as internal phase and polyvinylalcohol was used as an external phase. The formed microsponges were characterized for particle size, entrapment efficiency, drug content, in vitro drug release and SEM. Results: With increase in drug: polymer ratio there is increase in production yield from 20.04% to 72.14%, and entrapment efficiency from 20.11% to 70.77%.  Drug content of formed microsponge varied between 50.18% to 91.09% whereas particle size ranged from 1.41 µm to 17.66 µm. Microsponge formulations F3, F4 and F5 showed desired particle size hence studied for further evaluation. Formulation F3, F4 and F5 showed controlled release of 89.54%, 98.5% and 98.76% respectively up to 6 hr. F3 showed more controlled release at the end of 6 hr. The drug release from microsponges was best fitted to Higuchi’s diffusion kinetics for all microsponge formulations with non-Fickian diffusion mechanism. The formed microsponge particles have spherical porous structure. Conclusion: Study showed significance of Microsponge Delivery System for ophthalmic administration.


Author(s):  
Reecha Madaan ◽  
Rajni Bala ◽  
Tejeswini Vasisht ◽  
Ritima Sharma ◽  
Shivali Garg

Objective: The present research work was to formulate matrix tablets of diclofenac sodium using mucilage extracted from Tinospora cordifolia as a novel binding agent. Also, a comparative study on binding properties of mucilage and carbopol were performed.Methods: Fresh stems of Tinospora cordifolia were collected and mucilage was extracted out using standard method. The isolated mucilage was characterised for physicochemical parameters. Formulation of diclofenac sodium tablets (f1-f6) was done by dry granulation method using 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% and 10% concentration of mucilage of Tinospora cardifolia as natural binder. Carbopol 2% was used as synthetic matrix forming agent. Microcrystalline cellulose was used as diluents, magnesium stearate and talc as lubricant. The formulated tablets were evaluated for parameters such as tablet thickness, hardness, weight variation, disintegration time, percent friability and in vitro drug release characteristics. The drug release mechanism was determined by fitting the release data into different kinetics models.Results: The results revealed that all the pre and post compression parameters of the formulated tablets (f1-f6) were in compliance with pharmacopoeial limits. In vitro drug release studies showed that formulation f6 containing maximum concentration of mucilage release the drug in a most controlled and sustained manner with maximum drug release of 63.6% in 15 h in comparison with f1(2% carbopol) giving 80% release and was found to be stable for 3 mo as indicated by stability studies. The mechanism of drug releases from formulation f1-f6 was found to be polymer disentanglement and erosion. Preformulation studies using FTIR study reveals that there is no incompatibility between the pure drug and mucilage of tinospora cardifolia used.Conclusion: Based on the experimental findings it can be concluded that Tinospora cordifolia mucilage can be used as a release retardant agent in the formulation of sustained release dosage forms.


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