scholarly journals Formulation and Evaluation of Ketoconazole Nanosponge gel

Author(s):  
Vijay R Chakote ◽  
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Ms.Deepali R. Wagh ◽  
Mr. Rahul S. Waghmare ◽  
Umesh T. Jadhao ◽  
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Ketoconazole Nanosponges were prepared by using Hyper cross linked β-cyclodextrin method by using different concentration of cross-linker. Diphenyl carbonate was used as the cross linking polymer. Nanosponge formulations were prepared by using β-CD: cross linker ratios of 1:15, 1:10, 1:5 and 1:3.Thepreparednanosponges were evaluated for percentage yield, incorporation efficiency, particle size, drug polymer compatibility, scanning electron microscopy andin-vitrodrugrelease.SEM studies confirmed their porous structure with number of nano channels. The FTIR spectra showed stable character of Ketoconazole in mixture of polymers and revealed the absence of drug polymer interactions. DSC study revealed that drug was involved in complexation with nanosponges. The average particle size of Ketoconazole nanoparticles was found to be in the range of 78.81± 0.20 nm to336.02 ± 0.124nm.The drug release from nanosponges was found to extended upto 8hr. 82 to 92%.The nano sponges were formulated into gel using Carbopol 940Batches G1 to G4 were prepared by incorporating nanosponges equivalent to 6%w/w of ketoconazole in different polymer concentrations respectively and evaluated for Percent drug content, Viscosity study, Spreadability study, In vitro diffusion studies. Nanosponge gel G1 showed the optimum pH, viscosity, Spread ability and In vitro release. Drug diffusion from the nanosponge loaded gel formulations was show sustained rate. A sustained release topical drug delivery of Ketoconazole developed as a nanosponge loaded gel offers solubilizing matrix for the drug, served as a local depot for sustained drug release and provided a rate limiting matrix barrier for modulation of drug release.

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 184798042091151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ping Song ◽  
Wuchen Du ◽  
Wanzhen Li ◽  
Longbao Zhu ◽  
Weiwei Zhang ◽  
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Polymerized polypeptide nanomicelles have attracted much attention as novel drug carriers because of their good biocompatibility and degradability. To prepare doxorubicin (DOX)-loaded nanomicelles, an amphiphilic peptide, FFHFFH-KKGRGD (P12), was synthesized by solid-phase synthesis, and the physicochemical and drug-release properties, as well as the cytotoxicity of the nanomicelles, were evaluated in vitro. The P12-DOX polymer micelles were prepared by dialysis. The morphology and particle size were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and dynamic light scattering. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) of the polymer was determined by the probe method, and the drug-release characteristics of the micelles were studied by dynamic dialysis. The cytotoxicity and uptake of the P12-DOX micelles were evaluated against mouse breast cancer cells (4T1) and human umbilical vein endothelial cells. The peptide polymer micelles containing DOX were uniformly sized and had a spherical core–shell structure with an average particle size of 128.6 nm. The CMC of the polymer was low (0.0357 mg/mL). The in vitro release of DOX from the micelles is slow and is consistent with first-order kinetics. The copolymer micelles of the P12 polypeptide and DOX can be used as nanoscale spherical carriers of hydrophobic drugs and have broad applicability.


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):  
Nilesh S. Kulkarni ◽  
Mukta A. Kulkarni ◽  
Rahul H. Khiste ◽  
Mohini C. Upadhye ◽  
Shashikant N. Dhole

Aim: The present investigation is to formulate and evaluate gastroretentive floating microspheres for sumatriptan succinate. Gastric retention is widely used approach to retain dosage form in stomach and to enhance absorption of drugs. Methods: The gastroretentive floating microspheres was prepared by two different techniques as solvent evaporation and W/O/W multiple emulsion technique. Ethyl cellulose, HPMC K4M polymer and mucilage extracted from Vigna Mungo in various proportions were used for formulation of microspheres. Combination of ethyl acetate and acetone in different proportion was used as organic phase and the microspheres were characterized for particle size, shape, morphology, percentage yield, entrapment efficiency, drug loading, In-Vitro Floating/Buoyancy study, In-vitro Floating/Buoyancy study and release kinetics. Results: The average particle size of all batches was found in the range 100 to 210 μm and the entrapment efficiency of all formulations was found in the range of 17.46 % to 59.28 %.Total floating time for Sumatriptan succinate floating microspheres was observed more than 12 h. The In-Vitro drug release study was performed for all formulations showed drug release in controlled manner. Conclusion: The particle size was increased with increased polymer concentration and it showed that polymer concentration has an impact on the entrapment efficiency. Ethyl cellulose microspheres showed more entrapment and sustained delivery of sumatriptan Succinate than microspheres prepared by combination of Ethyl cellulose: HPMC K4M and Ethyl cellulose: Vigna mungo mucilage.


2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Katakam ◽  
Yadagiri Phalguna ◽  
Dommati Harinarayana

The aim of this study is to formulate the capecitabine loaded nanospheres of polycaprolactone-chitosan, cross linked with Tripolyphosphate for anticancer therapy, in order to enhance the bioavailability and to reduce the dose frequency. Formulations of capecitabine loaded nanospheres were prepared by double emulsion solvent evaporation and solvent diffusion methods. Fourier transmission infrared spectroscopy studies indicated no chemical interaction between drug and polymer. Scanning electron microscopy showed nanospheres having a discrete spherial structure without aggregation. The average particle size was found as 616 ± 110 to 713 ± 115 nm. In vitro release studies were performed by the dialysis membrane method. All the drug loaded batches were follwed zero order and sustained drug release over a period of 24 hrs. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bpj.v17i1.22309 Bangladesh Pharmaceutical Journal 17(1): 18-24, 2014


Author(s):  
Subhasri Mohapatra ◽  
Sourabh Jain ◽  
Karunakar Shukla

Memantine hydrochloride is a is a reversible cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, low-moderate affinity, uncompetitive n-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, with strong voltage dependency and rapid blocking/unblocking kinetics. The present study was explore the potential of thermosensitive nanogel of mamentine loaded nanoparticle. In situ gel choosing due to restrict unwanted exposure in blood and other healthy tissues, thus eliminate hemolytic side effects of the drug and offer easy administration in vivo. Nanoparticle prepared by ionic gelation method and further the dried nanoparticle incorporates with in situ gel.  The in situ gel prepared by cold method using the solutions of Poloxamer-188 and Carbopol-934. The Transmission electron microscopy showed the spherical particles  with  smooth surface which was in conformity  with the SEM and Zetasizer  data for particle size. The pH of the formulations was found to be satisfactory and was in the range of 6.8±0.039 -7.4±0.053 and also mucoadhesive strength was show in table. The mucoadhesive strength of all formulations was varies from 2398±0.0004 to 4945±0.0002 dynes/cm2. In-vitro diffusion study of the in situ gel (N1-N8) was performed using modified Franz diffusion cell with dialysis membrane in phosphate buffer pH 6.5 for a period of 24 hours. The in vitro release study were fitted into various kinetic models viz zero order, first order, higuchi model and korsmeyer peppas equation. Stability studies for optimized formulations were carried out at 4.0 ± 0.5°C and 37 ± 0.5ºC for a period of four weeks. There was no significant variation found in physical appearance, average particle size and % drug content of the in situ nanogel N2. No visible changes in the appearance of the gel formulation were observed at the end of the storage period.


INDIAN DRUGS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 54 (04) ◽  
pp. 47-52
Author(s):  
S. C. B Penjuri ◽  
R. Nagaraju ◽  
S. Shaik ◽  
S. Damineni ◽  
S. R. Poreddy ◽  
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Gastroretentive dosage forms are useful to extend release of drugs having a narrow window of absorption in the upper intestine and for drugs degraded by higher pH or for drugs with local action in the proximal part of the GI tract. In the present study, an attempt was made to prepare microballoons of riboflavin by emulsion solvent diffusion method by using HPMC and ethylcellulose in order to extend the drug release in the upper GIT, which may result in enhanced absorption and thereby improved bioavailability. The size and surface morphology of riboflavin microballoons were characterized by optical and scanning electron microscopy. FTIR and DSC studies revealed no drug excipient interaction. Average particle size of microballoons was found to be between 126.8±2.26 to 163.4±2.52 μm. Microballoons were found to be spherical in shape with smooth surface texture. Percentage yield of the microballoons was satisfactory. In vitro buoyancy of the optimized riboflavin microballoons was found to be 96.24±0.08%, indicating good floating in stomach. Cumulative amount of drug release from microballoons at the end of 12 hr was 99.78±2.78 % and followed Highuchi diffusion kinetics and super case II transport.


Author(s):  
Shalil Khanal ◽  
Udhab Adhikari ◽  
Nava P. Rijal ◽  
Devdas Pai ◽  
Jagannathan Sankar ◽  
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Magnesium injection is a suitable approach for replenishment of its ions (Mg++) during neural or tissue injury and stroke to avoids risks associated with abnormally low level of Mg++ in blood. In this study, alginate encapsulated magnesium sulfate microbeads were fabricated by the electrospraying technique for Mg++ delivery. Microbeads were evaluated for particle size and surface morphology using inverted optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) respectively. Average particle size of 200–500 μm for hydrated and 50–200 μm for dry beads were observed. An in vitro release study of Mg++ was performed; revealing a cumulative release of ∼50% within first 24 h. This strategy can potentially be useful for the targeted local delivery of magnesium at required concentrations and subsequently enhance the therapeutic efficacy of magnesium in treating tissue injury or stroke.


Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (6) ◽  
pp. 1795
Author(s):  
Yaling Deng ◽  
Feixue Huang ◽  
Jiewen Wang ◽  
Yumeng Zhang ◽  
Yan Zhang ◽  
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As the main component of Platycladus orientalis, cedrol has known germinal activity. A range of cedrol formulations have been developed to prevent hair-loss, but compliance remains key issues. In this study, we prepared cedrol nanoemulsion (CE-NE) and determined the particle size and PDI (polydispersion coefficient), investigated the hair growth activity and studied the bioavailability in vitro and in vivo. Results showed that the average particle size of CE-NE is 14.26 ± 0.16 nm, and the PDI value is 0.086 ± 0.019. In vitro drug release investigation and drug release kinetics analysis showed release profile of CE from nanoparticles demonstrates the preferred partition of CE in buffer pH 4.0, the release profile of CE-NE showed a first-order kinetics reaching around 36.7% after 6 h at 37 °C. We artificially depilated the back hair of C57BL/6 mice and compared the efficacy of a designed cedrol nanoemulsion to an existing ointment group. The hair follicles were imaged and quantified using a digital photomicrograph. The results showed that compared with the ointment, CE-NE had positive effects on hair growth, improved drug solubility. Compared with the ointment and 2% minoxidil groups, 50 mg/mL CE-NE led to more robust hair growth. Pharmacokinetics analysis showed that the AUC0–t of CE-NE was 4-fold higher than that of the ointment group, confirming that the bioavailability of the nanoemulsion was greater than that of the ointment. CE-NE also significantly reduced the hair growth time of model mice and significantly increased the growth rate of hair follicles. In conclusion, these data suggest that the nanoemulsion significantly improved the pharmacokinetic properties and hair growth effects cedrol, enhancing its efficacy in vitro and in vivo.


Author(s):  
Megha Sharma ◽  
Seema Kohli ◽  
Abhisek Pal

ABSTRACTObjective: To develop and evaluate floating microspheres of repaglinide (RG).Materials and Methods: RG loaded noneffervescent microspheres of different ratios of ethylcellulose (EC) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMCK4M) were prepared using polyvinyl alcohol as emulsifier by solvent evaporation technique. Various process variables such as polymer ratio, stirringspeed, concentration of drug, and emulsifying agent were studied. Compatibility of drug and polymers was studied by Fourier-transform infraredspectroscopy (FTIR). Characterization, in-vitro evaluation, and kinetic studies were performed.Results: FTIR spectra have revealed no drug-excipient incompatibility. The average particle size of microspheres was in the range of 312-359 μm. Theresults showed that floating microspheres were successfully prepared with good yield (56.15-64.3%), high entrapment efficiency (58.22-70.14%),and good floating behavior (63.1-76.2%), respectively. In-vitro release data indicates appreciable amount of drug is released (62.28-73.27%) from themicrospheres in gastric fluid. The mechanism of drug release founds to follow first order kinetics (r2=0.986).Conclusion: The developed floating microspheres of RG may be used for prolonged drug release for at least 12 hrs, thereby improving bioavailabilityand patient compliance.Keywords: Repaglinide, Compatibility, Kinetic, Ethylcellulose.


Author(s):  
Sanaa El Gizaway ◽  
Maha Fadel ◽  
Basma Mourad ◽  
Fatma El-zahraa Abd Elnaby

Objective: The main aim of this study was to design and characterise betamethasone di-propionate loaded transfersomes (BD-T); as a topical formulation for the treatment of localized plaque psoriasis.Methods: A full factorial design (23) was applied to study the effects of three independent variables: drug content, type of surfactants and surfactant contents on particle size (PS), entrapment efficiency (EE %), zeta potential (ZP), polydispersity index (PI) and drug release profiles. The optimized BD-T was formulated as a hydrogel using 5% sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. The gel was characterized for viscosity, drug content, in vitro drug release and stability. A comparative clinical study was performed on 20 patients with psoriasis to investigate the effect of BD-T gel and the marketed betamethasone dipropionate (BD) cream.Results: The optimized BD-T formulation containing 50 mg betamethasone dipropionate (BD) and 5 mg tween 80 showed spherical unilamellar vesicles with an average particle size of 242.80, % EE of 90.19%, ZP of-15.00 mV, PI of 0.407 and K0 of 4.290 mg/hr. The formulation showed good stability at 4 °C and 25 °C for 6 mo. The results revealed significant clinical improvement and a significant increase in safety and tolerability with BD-T gel compared with BD cream.Conclusion: As a conclusion, BD-T was found to be more effective, safe and tolerable for the treatment of psoriasis compared with the marketed product.


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