Preparation and In vivo Evaluation of Mucoadhesive Microspheres for Gastroretentive Delivery of Misoprostol

Author(s):  
Bhikshapathi D.V. R. N. ◽  
Ranjith Kumar K

The aim of the present investigation was to prepare and evaluate the Misoprostol mucoadhesive microspheres for gastroretentive drug delivery. Sodium alginate and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose were used as mucoadhesive polymers. Microsphere formulations were prepared using Ionotropic gelation technique. All the microspheres were characterized for particle size, scanning electron microscopy, FT-IR study, percentage yield, drug entrapment, stability studies and for in vitro release kinetics. Based on the results, the formulation M12 was selected as optimized formulation. In vitro drug release study of optimized formulation M12 showed 98.23% after 12 h in a controlled manner, which is essential for anti ulcer therapy. The marketed product shows the drug release of 95.23 within 1 h. The results of mucoadhesion study showed better retention of prepared microspheres (8) h in chic duodenal and jejunum regions of intestine. The results showed significant higher retention of mucoadhesive microspheres in upper GI tract. Pharmacokinetic study revealed that the bioavailability was found to be increased significantly when compared with marketed tablets. The drug release of Misoprostol optimized formulation M12 followed zero order, Higuchi and Korsmeyer-Peppas kinetics indicating diffusion controlled with non-Fickian (anomalous) transport thus it projected that delivered its active ingredient by coupled diffusion and erosion. Overall, the result indicated prolonged delivery with improved bioavailability of Misoprostol from mucoadhesive microspheres due to higher retention in the upper GI tract.

Author(s):  
Mohini Sihare ◽  
Rajendra Chouksey

Aim: Nateglinide is a quick acting anti-diabetic medication whose potent activity lasts for a short duration. One of the dangerous side effects of nateglinide administration is rapid hypoglycemia, a condition that needs to be monitored carefully to prevent unnecessary fatalities. The aim of the study was to develop a longer lasting and slower releasing formulation of nateglinide that could be administered just once daily. Methods: Matrix tablets of nateglinide were prepared in combination with the polymers hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), eudragits, ethyl cellulose and polyethylene oxide and the formulated drug release patterns were evaluated using in vitro and in vivo studies. Conclusion: Of the seventeen formulated matrix tablets tested, only one formulation labelled HA-2 that contained 15% HPMC K4M demonstrated release profile we had aimed for. Further, swelling studies and scanning electron microscopic analysis confirmed the drug release mechanism of HA-2. The optimized formulation HA-2 was found to be stable at accelerated storage conditions for 3 months with respect to drug content and physical appearance. Mathematical analysis of the release kinetics of HA-2 indicated a coupling of diffusion and erosion mechanisms. In-vitro release studies and pharmacokinetic in vivo studies of HA-2 in rabbits confirmed the sustained drug release profile we had aimed for. Keywords: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Matrix tablets, Nateglinide, Sustained release


2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 129 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhihong Zhang ◽  
Bo Peng ◽  
Xinggang Yang ◽  
Chao Wang ◽  
Guangmei Sun ◽  
...  

PURPOSE. Find a novel delivery system for oral administration of drugs that have absorption window in the upper part of gastrointestinal (GI) track. METHODS. Dipyridamole was chosen as the model drug. A novel system, which combined the osmotic pump controlled release system and the floating system, was designed; matrix tablets (MT) were prepared for compares. The effects of pH, temperature and hydrodynamic conditions on drug release and the floating behavior of floating osmotic pump system (FOP) were investigated. In vivo evaluation was performed by a three-crossover study in six Beagle dogs relative to the conventional tablet (CT). Cumulative percent input in vivo was compared with that of in vitro release profiles. RESULTS. Floating behavior of FOP, drug releases from FOP and MT were sensitive to pH of dissolution media but not sensitive to temperature; the release of dipyridamole from MT was influenced by stirring rate while drug release from FOP was not. AUC of FOP was larger than MT and CT. The linear correlations between fraction absorbed in vivo and fraction dissolved in vitro was established for FOP-a true zero-order release formula, whereas only a nonlinear correlation was obtained for MT. CONCLUTIONS. FOP could be a novel way for the oral administration for drugs like dipyridamole.


Author(s):  
Chandra Sekhar Kolli ◽  
Ramesh Gannu ◽  
Vamshi Vishnu Yamsani ◽  
Kishan V ◽  
Madhsudan Rao Yamsani

The aim of this investigation was to develop and evaluate mucoadhesive buccal patches of prochlorperazine (PCPZ). Permeation of PCPZ was calculated in vitro using porcine buccal membrane. Buccal formulations were developed by solvent-casting technique using hydroxy propylmethyl cellulose (HPMC) as mucoadhesive polymer. The patches were evaluated for in vitro release, moisture absorption and mechanical properties. The optimized formulation, based on in vitro release and moisture absorption studies, was subjected for bioadhesion studies using porcine buccal membrane. In vitro flux of PCPZ was calculated to be 2.14 ± 0.01 µg. h–1.cm–2 and buccal absorption was also demonstrated in vivo in human volunteers.             In vitro drug release and moisture absorbed was governed by HPMC content. Increasing concentration of HPMC delayed the drug release. All formulations followed Zero order release kinetics whereas the release pattern was non-Fickian. The mechanical properties, tensile strength (10.28 ± 2.27 kg mm–2 for formulation P3) and elongation at break reveal that the formulations were found to be strong but not brittle. The peak detachment force and work of adhesion for formulation P3 were 0.68 ± 0.15 N and 0.14 ± 0.08 mJ, respectively. The results indicate that suitable bioadhesive buccal patches of PCPZ with desired permeability and suitable mechanical properties could be prepared


Author(s):  
E. E. Zien El-Deen ◽  
H. A. Yassin

Gabapentin is effective against post-traumatic spinal injury-induced neuropathic pain. It requires high dosage and frequency in the management of neuropathic pain. The present research work was an attempt to formulate and evaluate gabapentin gastro-retentive tablets to prolong gastric residence and increase drug absorption and further increase bioavailability. The floating tablets of gabapentin were prepared in two doses (300 and 600 mg) by using two polymers (hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose and hydroxyl propyl cellulose). Immediate release tablets of gabapentin containing the same doses were prepared and used as reference formulations. The physicochemical characteristics of the prepared tablets were determined (drug content, weight variation, friability, hardness, thickness and diameter).  Drug release from the prepared tablets was followed and found that by increasing drug concentration in the tablets release rate increases. Floating tablets showed prolonged drug release (over 96%) to more than 15 hrs. Immediate release tablets showed over 97% drug release within 48 min. In-vivo results showed that plasma exposure to gabapentin in animals receiving the drug does not dose proportional and therefore may not reach therapeutically useful levels. AUC0-24 and Cmax in case of 300 mg tablets are more than those in case of 600 mg tablets. The in-vivo release of gabapentin does not correlate with the in-vitro release of the drug.


Author(s):  
ASHWIN K ◽  
RAMA MOHAN REDDY T

Objective: The aim was to design, formulate, and evaluate the trilayer matrix tablets incorporated with quinapril for extend drug release. Methods: Quinapril trilayer matrix tablets were formulated using design of experiment software wherein initially 27 formulations (QF1-QF27) were designed for active layer from which one best formulation was chosen based on drug content, swelling index and in vitro release studies. The chosen formulation was formulated into extended release trilayed matrix tablet by varying proportions of polymers by direct compression and was evaluated for various physicochemical parameters, drug release. Best formulation was characterized for Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), stability, and pharmacokinetic study. Results: Out of 27 formulations highest drug release was exhibited by QF16 (98.85%) which was formulated into trilayer matrix tablets (AQF16- HQF16). Out of which EQF16 was found to exhibit highest values with 98.42% swelling index, 99.56% drug content, and 99.72% drug release in 24 h. All quinapril trilayer formulations showed zero-order and first-order for marketed product. The optimized formulation EQF16 was found to exhibit no interaction with excipients interpreted by FTIR and no significant changes were observed after loading for stability. In vivo studies conducted using optimized formulation EQF16 attained peak drug concentration (Tmax) of 4.0±0.06 and 1.0±0.03 h for the optimized and commercial formulations, respectively, while mean maximum drug concentration (Cmax) was 302.64±0.07 ng/mL and was significant (p<0.05) as compared to the quinapril marketed product formulation 358.78±0.75 ng/mL. Conclusion: Hence, quinapril was successfully formulated into trilayer matrix tablet and found to be stable.


2003 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 281-301
Author(s):  
D. Sampathkumar ◽  
M. Thilek Kumar ◽  
J. Balasubrarnaniam ◽  
J. Pandit

Bucoadhesive patches of Pentazocine (PZ) for unidirectional drug delivery were prepared by casting carboxy methyl cellulose (CMC) with glycerol or propylene glycol and CMC-hydroxy ethyl cellulose (HEC) with glycerol. In vitro mucoadhesivity of the prepared patches were determined using a modified mucoadhesive bond strength apparatus using rabbit small intestine mucosa (SIM). Drug release kinetics was evaluated from composite patches, prepared by covering all but one side of the PZ patches with 3M backing material. Biocompatability / buccoadhesion time and in vivo permeation of placebo and PZ loaded patches were determined using a double blind cross over study in healthy human volunteers. Drug release from CMC-glycerol patches and pure HEC patches showed zero order kinetics with diffusional exponent (n) ranging between 0.79 to 1.046, while that from CMC-HEC and CMC-propylene glycol patches showed an apparent zero order release kinetics. The prepared patches were well tolerated by the human volunteers as they did not produce any side effects at the contact surface. The in vitro mucoadhesivity of CMC-propylene glycol patches were significantly lower than CMC- glycerol based patches. The in vivo permeation of selected PZ patches delivered the drug well above the minimum buccal permeation rate, so as to attain effective blood concentration


2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (10) ◽  
pp. 6070-6076
Author(s):  
Shuoye Yang ◽  
Wensheng Zhu ◽  
Zhenwei Wang ◽  
Yongmei Xiao ◽  
Pu Mao ◽  
...  

Thermosensitive liposome-based drug delivery systems (DDS) are powerful tools for site-specific delivery of chemotherapeutics, especially when combined with regional hyperthermia. The objective of this work was to develop a novel thermosensitive liposomal DDS loaded with lomustine, a chemotherapeutic compound, and iohexol, a contrast medium for visualization by CT. Thermosensitive compound liposomes (TSCLs) composed of DPPC were prepared by reverse-phase evaporation and investigated for encapsulation efficiency, temperature-sensitivity, release kinetics, and In Vivo pharmacokinetics. The size and zeta-potential of TSCLs ranged from 250 to 300 nm and −15 to −30 mV, respectively. At 41 °C, TSCLs were shown to release over 90% of iohexol and lomustine within 4 h. The in vitro release profiles of iohexol and lomustine at 41 °C conformed to first-order kinetics and Weibullmodel, respectively. Phase-transition did not occur after incorporation of cholesterol and soybean phospholipids. In Vivo evaluation performed with C6 glioma model rats proved the prolonged half-lives and improved bioavailability by liposomal encapsulation for both compounds under mild local hyperthermia. The TSCLs used in this study may offer a clinically promising mean of increasing efficacy and controlling toxicity.


2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-183
Author(s):  
Md Ziaur Rahman ◽  
Sayed Koushik Ahamed ◽  
Sujan Banik ◽  
Mohammad Salim Hossain

The present study was undertaken to develop sustained release (SR) matrix tablets of Losartan potassium, an angiotensin-II antagonist for the treatment of hypertension. The tablets were prepared by direct compression method along with Kollidon SR and Methyl Cellulose as release retardant polymers. The evaluation involves two stages- the physical properties studies of tablets and in vitro release kinetics assessment. The USP paddle method was selected to perform the dissolution test and 900 ml phosphate buffer of pH 6.8 was used as dissolution medium at 50 rpm at 370C. The release kinetics were analyzed. All the formulations followed Higuchi release kinetics. When the release data was plotted into Korsmeyer-Peppas equation, then it was confirmed that F-1, F-2, F-3, F-4 and F-5 exhibited non-fickian type drug release whereas F-6 exhibited fickian type drug release from the tablet matrix. The in-vitro release studies revealed that the formulation F-2 can be taken as an ideal or optimized formulation of sustained release tablets for 24 hours release as it fulfills all the requirements for sustained release tablet. Furthermore, when the tablets were preheated at different temperature (300C, 450C, 600C) before dissolution they showed decrease in drug release compared with ambient temperature DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v16i2.22301 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 16(2): 177-183, 2013


Author(s):  
Sylvester O. Eraga ◽  
Matthew I. Arhewoh ◽  
Ogochukwu A. Meko

Background: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of arachis oil and liquid paraffin on metoclopramide release from transdermal films. Objectives: Batches of metoclopramide films were prepared with hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), arachis oil or liquid paraffin and Tween 80 as plasticizer. The films were evaluated for their physiochemical properties, in vitro and ex vivo drug release and drug release kinetics. Drug-excipient interactions were investigated using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. Methods: The transdermal films had a weight range of 0.22-0.24 g, folding endurance of 300-306, percentage moisture content and uptake of 2%-10% and 19%-110%, respectively and drug content of 98%-104%. There was similar condition in vitro release profile for the films but their ex vivo profiles exhibited variable drug release with the P3 (30% arachis oil) giving the highest drug (almost 100%) release.  Results: The release kinetics of metoclopramide followed the first order and Korsemeyer-Peppas models more closely as seen in their correlation coefficients (R2) of 0.9832 and 0.9560, respectively. Drug-excipient compatibility studies showed no interactions between excipients and metoclopramide. Conclusion: The formulated transdermal films showed controlled drug release over a period of 12 h. Arachis oil and liquid paraffin showed similar permeation enhancing ability. These enhanced permeation properties of the films could be helpful in the development of alternative route for metoclopramide administration in the management of emesis with improved patient acceptance.


Author(s):  
Venu Madhav K ◽  
Somnath De ◽  
Chandra Shekar Bonagiri ◽  
Sridhar Babu Gummadi

Fenofibrate (FN) is used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia. It shows poor dissolution and poor oral bioavailability after oral administration due to high liphophilicity and low aqueous solubility. Hence, solid dispersions (SDs) of FN (FN-SDs) were develop that might enhance the dissolution and subsequently oral bioavailability. FN-SDs were prepared by solvent casting method using different carriers (PEG 4000, PEG 6000, β cyclodextrin and HP β cyclodextrin) in different proportions (0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% and 1% w/v). FN-SDs were evaluated solubility, assay and in vitro release studies for the optimization of SD formulation. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis was performed for crystalline and morphology analysis, respectively. Further, optimized FN-SD formulation evaluated for pharmacokinetic performance in Wistar rats, in vivo in comparison with FN suspension.  From the results, FN-SD3 and FN-SD6 have showed 102.9 ±1.3% and 105.5±3.1% drug release, respectively in 2 h. DSC and PXRD studies revealed that conversion of crystalline to amorphous nature of FN from FT-SD formulation. SEM studies revealed the change in the orientation of FN when incorporated in SDs. The oral bioavailability FN-SD3 and FN-SD6 formulations exhibited 2.5-folds and 3.1-folds improvement when compared to FN suspension as control. Overall, SD of FN could be considered as an alternative dosage form for the enhancement of oral delivery of poorly water-soluble FN.


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