Formulation and Characterization of Nateglinide Nanosuspension by Precipitation Method

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.

Author(s):  
Pankaj P Nerker ◽  
Hitendra Mahajan ◽  
Sagar Deore ◽  
Pradyumn Ige

Nanosuspensions provide convenient formulations for improving the bioavailability and drug delivery. The objective of the investigation was to develop stable nanosuspension formulation of ramipril, with minimum surfactant concentration that could improve its solubility, stability and oral bioavailability. Ramipril is a potent antihypertensive drug, which act by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme. Nanosuspension was developed by antisolvent precipitation followed by high-pressure homogenization using hydrophilic polymers such as HPMC E5, HPMC E15, PVP K30, PVP K25, and PVA. The resulting nanosuspension was transformed into dry powder by freeze-drying process. Among all five formulations a formulation was choosen on the basis of results obtained from comparative study between different polymers based nanosuspension formulation of ramipril. The nanosuspension prepared was then evaluated for particle size, polydispesivity index, zeta potential, entrapment efficiency, saturated solubility study, scanning electron microscopy, differential scanning colorometry, and X ray diffraction. The combination of soya lecithin and pluronic F-68 as stabilizers yield nanosuspension with the smallest average particle size. The formulation of ramipril based on HPMC E 15 (Formulation B) shown enhanced dissolution rate. In which more than 60% of the drug was dissolved in the first 20 min compared to less than 25% of the pure drug within the same time period. The increase in the in vitro dissolution rate, nano size may favourably affect bioavailability.


Author(s):  
Sejal Patel ◽  
Anita P. Patel

In the interest of administration of dosage form oral route is most desirable and preferred method. After oral administration to get maximum therapeutic effect, major challenge is their water solubility. Water insoluble drug indicate insufficient bioavailability as well dissolution resulting in fluctuating plasma level. Benidipine (BND) is poorly water soluble antihypertensive drug has lower bioavailability. To improve bioavailability of Benidipine HCL, BND nanosuspension was formulated using media milling technique. HPMC E5 was used to stabilize nanosuspension. The effect of different important process parameters e.g. selection of polymer concentration X1(1.25 mg), stirring time X2 (800 rpm), selection of zirconium beads size X3 (0.4mm) were investigated by 23 factorial design to accomplish desired particle size and saturation solubility. The optimized batch had 408 nm particle size Y1, and showed in-vitro dissolution Y2 95±0.26 % in 30 mins and Zeta potential was -19.6. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and FT-IR analysis was done to confirm there was no interaction between drug and polymer.


Author(s):  
Mohammed Sabar Al-lami ◽  
Malath H. Oudah ◽  
Firas A. Rahi

This study was carried out to prepare and characterize domperidone nanoparticles to enhance solubility and the release rate. Domperidone is practically insoluble in water and has low and an erratic bioavailability range from 13%-17%. The domperidone nanoparticles were prepared by solvent/antisolvent precipitation method at different polymer:drug ratios of 1:1 and 2:1 using different polymers and grades of poly vinyl pyrolidone, hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose as stabilizers. The effect of polymer type, ratio of polymer:drug, solvent:antisolvent ratio, stirring rate and stirring time on the particle size, were investigated and found to have a significant (p? 0.05) effect on particle size. The best formula was obtained with lowest average particle size of 84.05. This formula was studied for compatibility by FTIR and DSC, surface morphology by FESEM and crystalline state by XRPD. Then domperidone nanoparticles were formulated into a simple capsule dosage form in order to study of the in vitro release of drug from nanoparticles in comparison raw drug and mixture of polymer:drug ratios of 2:1. The release of domperidone from best formula was highly improved with a significant (p? 0.05) increase.


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.  


Author(s):  
Kiranmai Mandava ◽  
Kruthika Lalit ◽  
Venu Madhav Katla

The objective of the study was to develop silver nanoparticles loaded with Ketoprofen (Ag-KP) for increasing the drug solubility and thereby its bioavailability. Ag-KP were prepared by the solvent evaporation method using β-Cyclodextrin as a biodegradable polymer. Different formulations of Ag-KP were characterized for the drug entrapment efficiency, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), particle size analysis, X-ray diffraction studies (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and  in-vitro dissolution studies. The optimized formulation (F6) has shown an average particle size of 167.8 ± 3.46 nm,zeta potential of -23.7 ± 1.46 mV. FTIR revealed that the drug showed good excipient compatibility. XRD studies showed that the drug has changed from crystalline to amorphous state. In all formulations, F6 formulation (optimized) exhibited high drug entrapment efficiency (∼93%). SEM studies indicated the shape of Ag-KP was roughly spherical with smooth surface. In vitro dissolution studies showed that Ag-KP from F6 formulation was 94.3 ± 4.9% but for the marketed formulation, it is only 84.6 ± 3.7% in 12 hours and F6 was found to be found stable for three months at both refrigerated and room temperature (RT).


2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 609-617 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatemeh Zabihi ◽  
Na Xin ◽  
Jingfu Jia ◽  
Tao Cheng ◽  
Yaping Zhao

Abstract Curcumin is the main gradient of “Turmeric” a famous Indian spice and food additive. The marvelous nutritional and medicinal effects of curcumin made it a good alternative to some conventional drugs and food flavoring or coloring materials. However, the low solubility of curcumin is a challenging hindrance which should be seriously addressed. In this work, we prepared nano-curcumin with enhanced aqueous dispersion and dissolution rate. Ultrasonic-assisted supercritical anti-solvent (UA-SAS) technique was used to convert the commercial curcumin to uniform distributed nano-particles with the average size of 20 nm and yielding of 65%. The effect of process parameters including pressure, temperature, solution flow rate, and nature of organic solvent on the average particle size and yielding of products was investigated. The morphology, size, and crystalline pattern of processed curcumin particles were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, mean particle size analyzer, and X-ray diffraction. The champion specimen was achieved when the supercritical fluid was employed at 16 MPa and 35°C. Aqueous suspension of processed nano-curcumin can be stable for more than 2 months. In vitro dissolution experiments showed a remarkable enhancement in dissolution rate of UA-SAS-treated curcumin respecting to the commercial curcumin powder.


Author(s):  
Shital V. Sonawane ◽  
Avish D. Maru ◽  
Mitesh P. Sonawane

Oral nanosuspension of ritonavir was prepared by antisolvent precipitation method using various polymers such as Eudragit RS100, Poloxamer 407, SLS and Methanol.The effect of eudragit RS100 and poloxamer 407 used stabilizer and SLS is surfactant was investigated on particle size and distribution, drug content, entrapment efficiency was observed. Ritonavir is having low solubility and low permeability drug belonging to class-IV according to BCS. Drug-excipient compatibility and amorphous nature of ritonavir drug is prepared nanosuspension was confirmed by FTIR, DSC and Motic microscope studies, respectively. The nanosuspension was further evaluated for drug content, saturation solubility study and entrapment efficiency. The average particle size of ritonavir nanaosuspensions formulas was observed from 0.006 µm to 0.017 µm. The studied in the solubility and dissolution rate there are the increase solubility and dissolution rate of ritonavir nanosuspension.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anupam Sarma ◽  
Malay K. Das

The objective of the present investigation was to optimize and develop Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (TDF) loaded Nanostrucrured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) with Compritol 888 ATO as solid lipid and oleic acid as liquid lipid by modified emulsion solvent diffusion method using Central Composite design (CCD). Three independent variables viz., Lipid to Drug ratio (A), Aqueous phase pH (B) and Sonication time (min) (C) were taken to investigate their effect on dependent variables viz., particle size (nm) (R1), PDI (R2) and % Entrapment Efficiency (%EE) (R3). Optimized formula of NLC was selected from the design space which was further optimized by changing the surfactants quantity. NLCs were evaluated for physicochemical, morphological, solid state characterization, and in-vitro dissolution in PBS pH 6.4, PBS 7.4 and ACSF. The average particle size was found to be 94.7 ± 15.70 nm with PDI of 0.380 ± 0.024 and 134.3 ± 9.71 nm with PDI of 0.358 ± 0.038 respectively for T4 and T5 NLC formulation. The zeta potential value of -17. ± 3.87 mV and -17.17 ± 1.05 mV and %EE of 35.5 ± 1.04 % and 34.2 ± 2.78 %. Overall, the above finding shows promising results in the area of developing non-invasive intranasal route as an alternative to oral route for brain delivery.  Keywords: Central composite design, Intranasal, Neuro-AIDS, CNS targeting.


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 17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Hossain Shariare ◽  
Tonmoy Kumar Mondal ◽  
Hani Alothaid ◽  
Md. Didaruzzaman Sohel ◽  
MD Wadud ◽  
...  

Aim: EPAS (evaporative precipitation into aqueous solution) was used in the current studies to prepare azithromycin nanosuspensions and investigate the physicochemical characteristics for the nanosuspension batches with the aim of enhancing the dissolution rate of the nanopreparation to improve bioavailability. Methods: EPAS method used in this study for preparing azithromycin nanosuspension was achieved through developing an in-house instrumentation method. Particle size distribution was measured using Zetasizer Nano S without sample dilution. Dissolved azithromycin nanosuspensions were also compared with raw azithromycin powder and commercially available products. Total drug content of nanosuspension batches were measured using an Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) system with Photodiode Array (PDA) detector while residual solvent was measured using gas chromatography (GC). Results: The average particle size of azithromycin nanosuspension was 447.2 nm and total drug content was measured to be 97.81% upon recovery. Dissolution study data showed significant increase in dissolution rate for nanosuspension batch when compared to raw azithromycin and commercial version (microsuspension). The residual solvent found for azithromycin nanosuspension is 0.000098023 mg/ mL or 98.023 ppb. Conclusion: EPAS was successfully used to prepare azithromycin nanoparticles that exhibited significantly enhanced dissolution rate. Further studies are required to scale up the process and determine long term stability of the nanoparticles.


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