Fabrication of Vesicular Drug Delivery of Niosomal Topical Formulation for the Effective Treatment of Osteoarthritis

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
S. Nagalakshmi ◽  
T. Sandeep ◽  
S. Shanmuganathan

Delivery of drug through topical route, delivers most convenient and novel approach. The Skin can offer several advantages as a route of drug administration although its barrier nature makes it difficult for most drugs to penetrate in to and permeate through it. During the past decades there has been a lot of interest in lipid vesicles as a tool to improve topical drug delivery. Vesicular system such as liposomes, niosomes, ethosomes and elastic deformable vesicles provide an alternative for improved skin drug delivery. In fact vesicles can act as drug carriers controlling drug release. The Research findings were intended to develop sustained release of aceclofenac niosomes formulations in order to reduce gastrointestinal disturbances and to provide better effect when applied topically. Niosomes of aceclofenac was prepared by modified ether injection method using different ratio of surfactants (Tween 20, 40, 60 & 80) with cholesterol and drug. The developed formulations were optimized based on the high entrapment efficiency and in-vitro release studies. Optimized batch was selected and made in to topical niosomal gel using gelling agents like carbopol and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose. Formulation were evaluated for various parameters like vesicle shape, vesicle size, entrapment efficiency, drug content, compatibility studies, in-vitro release studies and stability studies. Ether injection method was found to be most satisfactory in terms of niosome particle size, drug entrapment efficiency was found to be 88.68 ±0.64 % and in-vitro release studies showed 40% of sustain drug release at the end of 8 hrs of study when compared with marketed formulation. Hence, the formulated niosomal topical gel was found to be a better alternative when compared to the marketed formulation in terms of better efficacy, bioavailability and permeation.

Author(s):  
Parasuram Rajam Radhika ◽  
Nishala N ◽  
Kiruthika M ◽  
Sree Iswarya S

Objective: The present study was undertaken to prolong the release of orally administered drug. The aim is to formulate, develop, and evaluate theintragastric buoyant tablets of venlafaxine hydrochloride, which releases the drug in a sustained manner over a period of 12 hrs. Different formulationswere formulated using the polymers Carbopol 934 P, xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC K100M) with varying concentration ofdrug: Polymer ratio of 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, in which sodium bicarbonate acts as gas generating agent, and microcrystalline cellulose as a diluent.Methods: The tablets were prepared by direct compression and evaluated for tablet thickness, weight variation, tablet hardness, friability, in vitrobuoyancy test, in vitro drug release and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Formulations were evaluated by floating time, floating lag time and in vitro drug release. Dissolution profiles were subjected for various kinetic treatments to analyze the release pattern of drug.Results: It was found that drug release depends on swelling, erosion, and diffusion, thus following the non-Fickian/anomalous type of diffusion.Formulation F8 was considered as an optimized formulation for gastro retentive floating tablet of venlafaxine hydrochloride. The optimizedformulation showed sustained drug release and remained buoyant on the surface of the medium for more than 12 hrs. As the concentration of HPMCK100M increases in the formulation the drug release rate was found to be decreased. The optimized formulation was subjected for the stability studiesand was found to be stable as no significant change was observed in various evaluated parameters of the formulation.Conclusion: It can be concluded that floating drug delivery system of venlafaxine hydrochloride can be successfully formulated as an approach toincrease gastric residence time, thereby improving its bioavailability.Keywords: Venlafaxine hydrochloride, Intragastric buoyant, Floating drug delivery systems, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose K100M, Carbopol 934 P,Xanthan gum.


Author(s):  
GEETHA V. S. ◽  
MALARKODI VELRAJ

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 2765-2776
Author(s):  
Naresh Kshirasagar ◽  
Goverdhan Puchchakayala ◽  
Balamurgan K

The new investigation in this present work is to develop microsponges constructed novel drug delivery system for sustained action of Flurbiprofen. Quai-emulsion solvent diffusion method was engaged using Ethyl cellulose and Eudragit RS100 with drug: polymer ratio for development of microsponges. For optimization purposes, several factors are considered in the investigation. Several evaluation studies for the formed microsponges were carried out FT-IR, SEM, DSC, X-RD, particle size analysis, morphology, drug loading and In vitro drug release studies were carried out. Finally, it was concluded that there is no drug-polymer interaction as per DSC & FT-IR. Encapsulation efficiency, particle size and drug content showed a higher impact on alteration of drug-polymer ratio. SEM studies showed that morphological microsponges are spherical and porous in nature and with the mean particle size of 38.86 μm. The gel loaded with microsponges, were followed by In vitro and Ex vivo drug release studies by modified Franz diffusion cell. Skin delivery of optimized formulation enhanced the drug residence time and maintained therapeutic concentration for an extended period of time, which is possible to show sustained action of the drug.


Author(s):  
Anupam K Sachan ◽  
Saurabh Singh ◽  
Kiran Kumari ◽  
Pratibha Devi

Microspheres carrier system made from natural or synthetic polymers used in sustained release drug delivery system. The present study involves formulation and evaluation of floating microspheres of Curcumin for improving the drug bioavailability by prolongation gastric residence time. Curcumin, natural hypoglycemic agent is a lipophilic drug, absorbed poorly from the stomach, quickly eliminated and having short half-life so suitable to formulate floating drug delivery system for sustained release. Floating microspheres of curcumin were formulated by solvent evaporation technique using ethanol and dichloromethane (1:1) as organic solvent and incorporating various synthetic polymers as coating polymer, sustain release polymers and floating agent. The final formulation were evaluated various parameters such as compatibility studies, micrometric properties, In-vitro drug release and % buoyancy. FTIR studies showed that there were no interaction between drug and excipients. The surface morphology studies by SEM confirmed their spherical and smooth surface. The mean particles size were found to be 416-618µm, practical yield of microspheres was in the range of 60.21±0.052% - 80.87±0.043%, drug entrapment efficiency 47.4±0.065% - 77.9±0.036% and % buoyancy 62,24±0.161% - 88.63±0.413%. Result show that entraptmency increased as polymer (Eudragit RS100) conc. Increased. The drug release after 12 hrs. was 72.13% - 87.13% and it decrease as a polymer (HPMC, EC) concentration was decrease.


Author(s):  
AMRIN SHAIKH ◽  
PRASHANT BHIDE ◽  
REESHWA NACHINOLKAR

Objective: The aim of the present investigation was to design gels for the topical delivery of celecoxib and evaluate with an aim to increase its penetration through the skin and thereby its flux. Method: The solubility of celecoxib is shown to be increased by preparing solid dispersions (SDs) using carriers such as mannitol, polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP-K30), polyethylene glycol (PEG) 6000 and urea by solvent evaporation, fusion, and coevaporation methods. In vitro release profile of all SD was comparatively evaluated and studied against the pure drug. The prepared SD was subjected for percent practical yield, drug content, infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry analysis, X-ray diffraction studies, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) imaging. The celecoxib gel was prepared using hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and Carbopol containing a permeation enhancer dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) at different proportions and evaluated for drug content, pH, viscosity, spreadability, extrudability, stability, and in vitro drug release. Results: Faster dissolution rate was exhibited by SD containing 1:5 ratio of celecoxib: PVP K-30 prepared by coevaporation method. In vitro drug release of celecoxib, gels revealed that formulation with HPMC has higher drug release as compared to Carbopol. Conclusion: The increase in dissolution rate for SD is observed in the following order of PVP K-30>urea>mannitol>PEG 6000. The CPD5 gel containing a SD CP5 and 20% DMSO showed the best in vitro release 74.13% at the end of 6 h.


2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 177-186
Author(s):  
Abhijeet Ojha ◽  
NV Satheesh Madhav

The aim of our research work was to isolate a biomaterial from Colocasia. esculenta and prepare phenytoin loaded mucoadhesive biofilms using this biomaterial. The biomaterial was isolated from C. esculenta tubers by an economical process. The isolated biomaterial was subjected to various physical evaluation, chemical tests as well as spectral analysis. The drug-biomaterial interaction study was performed to see if there was any interaction of biomaterial with phenytoin. Phenytoin loaded biofilms were prepared using biomaterial, flexicizer and other co- processing agents. The prepared biofilms were evaluated for physical appearance, weight, thickness, folding endurance, swelling index, surface pH, tensile strength, percent elongation, percent moisture uptake, percent moisture loss, vapor transmission rate and content uniformity. The mucoadhesivity of biofilms was investigated using rotating basket method. The in-vitro drug release study of biofilms was performed on static MS diffusion apparatus. The stability studies of biofilms were carried out at different conditions of temperature and relative humidity. The results were compared with the standard hydroxy propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (Sodium CMC) films. The experimental results revealed that the phenytoin loaded biofilms of C. esculenta possessed excellent mucoadhesivity, sufficient stability as well as appreciable release characteristics. The best biofilm formulation was PK6 with a cumulative drug release of 95.35 % over 36 hours. Hence, C. esculenta biomaterial can serve as a potential film forming agent for transmucosal drug delivery systems.Dhaka Univ. J. Pharm. Sci. 15(2): 177-186, 2016 (December)


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2-S) ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Jddtadmin Journal

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.


2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
Rinku Gonekar ◽  
Mohan Lal Kori

The objective of the present study is to develop colon targeted drug delivery system using dextrin (polysaccharide) as a carrier for Azathioprine.  Microspheres containing azathioprine, dextrin and various excipients were prepared by solvent evaporation technique. The prepared microsphere were evaluated by different methods parameters like particle size,  drug entrapment efficiency, percentage yield, shape and surface morphology  and in vitro drug release study. Drug release profile was evaluated in simulated gastric, intestinal fluid and simulated colonic fluid. Best formulation was decided on the basis drug release profile in simulated gastric, intestinal fluid and simulated colonic fluid. In dextrin based microspheres, dextrin as a carrier was found to be suitable for targeting of Azathioprine for local action in the site of colon. Dextrin microspheres released 95-99% of azathioprine in simulated colonic fluid with 4% human fecal matter solution. The results of in-vitro studies of the azathioprine microspheres indicate that for colon targeting dextrin are suitable carriers to deliver the drug specifically in the colonic region. Dextrin based azathoprine microspheres showed no significance change in particle size and % residual upon storage at 5 ± 3ºC, 25 ± 2ºC/60 ± 5% RH (room temperature) and 40 ± 2ºC/75 ±5%RH humidity for three months. Keywords: azathioprine, microsphere, dextrin, colon specific drug delivery.


Author(s):  
KAUSLYA ARUMUGAM ◽  
PAYAL D. BORAWAKE ◽  
JITENDRA V. SHINDE

Objective: The main intention of this research was to formulate and evaluate floating microspheres of ciprofloxacin using different polymers to prolong gastric residence time. Methods: The microspheres were formulated by the solvent evaporation method using different ratios of polymers like carbopol 940, ethylcellulose, and Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose K4M. Further, the floating microspheres were evaluated for micromeritic properties like bulk density, tapped density, angle of repose, etc., percentage yield, particle size, entrapment efficiency, floating capacity, in vitro drug release study, release kinetics, drug content, swelling index, and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) (Compatibility studies). Results: The ciprofloxacin microspheres showed the good flowing property. The particle size ranged from 258.1±2.21 µm to 278±2.86 µm and entrapment efficiency ranged from 63.17±0.43% to 89.90±1.32%. The IR spectrum revealed that there was no interaction between the drug and polymer. F7 formulation was found to be the best formulation. Drug release was found to be 90.70±0.89% i.e. in a controlled manner at the end of 10 h. Conclusion: The floating microspheres were prepared successfully and the results clearly stated that prepared ciprofloxacin microspheres may be safe and effective controlled drug delivery over an extended period which can increase bioavailability, patient compliance, and decrease dosing frequency.


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