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Patel M, Shelke S, Surti N, Panzade P, Al-Keridis LA, Upadhyay TK, Alshammari N, Saeed M. Design, preparation, and in vitro evaluation of gastroretentive floating matrix tablet of mitiglinide. Front Pharmacol 2023; 14:1140351. [PMID: 37006995 PMCID: PMC10050700 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2023.1140351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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The present research is focused on developing floating matrix tablets of mitiglinide to prolong its gastric residence time for better absorption. Gastroretentive tablets were prepared using a direct compression technique with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose K15M (HPMC K15M) and sodium alginate as matrix-forming polymers and sodium bicarbonate as the gas-forming agent. A 32 full factorial design was adopted to optimize the flotation and release profile of the drug. The concentration of HPMC K15M and sodium alginate were taken as the independent variables, and the floating lag time, time required for 50% drug release, and time required for 90% drug release were taken as dependent variables. The compatibility between drug and excipients was assessed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The prepared tablets were evaluated for different parameters such as hardness, friability, drug content, floating time, in vitro dissolution, and stability. Dissolution data were analyzed using various kinetic models to ascertain the mechanism of drug release. Finally, a radiographic study was conducted to estimate the retention time of the optimized floating matrix tablets of mitiglinide inside the body. The results revealed that all the physical properties of the developed formulations were within standard limits. The formulation M3, with the maximum amount of both independent variables, was considered to be the optimized formulation based on the desirability value. In addition, the optimized M3 formulation showed stability for over 6 months, as evidenced by insignificant changes in lag time, drug release pattern, and other physical properties. Furthermore, radiographic examination indicated that the tablets remained afloat in gastric fluid for up to 12 h in the rabbit’s stomach. In conclusion, the developed floating matrix tablet of mitiglinide could be regarded as a promising formulation that could release the drug in the stomach at a controlled rate and, hence, offer better management of type II diabetes.
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- Meenakshi Patel
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Parul University, Waghodia, India
- *Correspondence: Meenakshi Patel, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Mohd Saeed,
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Srinath College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, India
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- Babaria Institute of Pharmacy, Varnama, Gujarat Technological University, Vadodara, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Srinath College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, India
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- Biology Department, Faculty of Science, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biotechnology, Parul Institute of Applied Sciences and Centre for Research for Development, Parul University, Vadodara, India
- *Correspondence: Meenakshi Patel, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Mohd Saeed,
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Biology, College of Sciences, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia
- *Correspondence: Meenakshi Patel, ; Tarun Kumar Upadhyay, ; Mohd Saeed,
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Ahmad S, Khan JA, Kausar TN, Mahnashi MH, Alasiri A, Alqahtani AA, Alqahtani TS, Walbi IA, Alshehri OM, Elnoubi OA, Mahmood F, Sadiq A. Preparation, Characterization and Evaluation of Flavonolignan Silymarin Effervescent Floating Matrix Tablets for Enhanced Oral Bioavailability. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062606. [PMID: 36985575 PMCID: PMC10054735 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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The convenient and highly compliant route for the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients is the tablet. A versatile platform of tablets is available for the delivery of therapeutic agents to the gastrointestinal tract. This study aimed to prepare gastro retentive drug delivery floating tablets of silymarin to improve its oral bioavailability and solubility. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMCK4M and HPMCK15), Carbopol 934p and sodium bicarbonate were used as a matrix, floating enhancer and gas generating agent, respectively. The prepared tablets were evaluated for physicochemical parameters such as hardness, weight variation, friability, floating properties (floating lag time, total floating time), drug content, stability study, in vitro drug release, in vivo floating behavior and in vivo pharmacokinetics. The drug–polymer interaction was studied by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) thermal analysis and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR). The floating lag time of the formulation was within the prescribed limit (<2 min). The formulation showed good matrix integrity and retarded the release of drug for >12 h. The dissolution can be described by zero-order kinetics (r2 = 0.979), with anomalous diffusion as the release mechanism (n = 0.65). An in vivo pharmacokinetic study showed that Cmax and AUC were increased by up to two times in comparison with the conventional dosage form. An in vivo imaging study showed that the tablet was present in the stomach for 12 h. It can be concluded from this study that the combined matrix system containing hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers min imized the burst release of the drug from the tablet and achieved a drug release by zero-order kinetics, which is practically difficult with only a hydrophilic matrix. An in vivo pharmacokinetic study elaborated that the bioavailability and solubility of silymarin were improved with an increased mean residence time.
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- Sher Ahmad
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, KP, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (J.A.K.); (M.H.M.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
- Correspondence: (J.A.K.); (M.H.M.); (A.S.)
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Applied Medical Sciences, Najran University, Najran 55461, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar 25120, KP, Pakistan
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- Department of Pharmacy, University of Malakand, Chakdara 18000, KP, Pakistan
- Correspondence: (J.A.K.); (M.H.M.); (A.S.)
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Quality by design approach with multivariate analysis and artificial neural network models to understand and control excipient variability. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-022-00608-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Modern Approaches to Obtaining Floating Drug Dosage Forms (A Review). Pharm Chem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-022-02786-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Zaki RM, Seshadri VD, Mutayran AS, Elsawaf LA, Hamad AM, Almurshedi AS, Yusif RM, Said M. Wound Healing Efficacy of Rosuvastatin Transethosomal Gel, I Optimal Optimization, Histological and In Vivo Evaluation. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14112521. [PMID: 36432712 PMCID: PMC9692372 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14112521] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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This study aimed to make a formulation and statistical optimization of transethosomal formulations of rosuvastatin (ROS) to enhance its topical wound healing efficiency. Design-Expert® software was used to employ I optimal design. The formulation variables in the study were surfactant concentration (%w/v), ethanol concentration (%w/v) and surfactant type (span 60 or tween 80), while the dependent responses were entrapment efficiency percent (EE%), vesicle size (VS) and zeta potential (ZP). The numerical optimization process employed by the design expert software resulted in an optimum formula composed of 0.819439 (%w/v) span 60, 40 (%w/v) ethanol and 100 mg lecithin with a desirability of 0.745. It showed a predicted EE% value of 66.5517 vs. 277.703 nm and a ZP of -33. When it was prepared and validated, it showed less than a 5% deviation from the predicted values. The optimum formula was subjected to further characterizations, such as DSC, XRD, TEM, in vitro release, the effect of aging and wound healing efficiency. The DSC thermogram made a confirmation of the compatibility of ROS with the ingredients used in the formulation. XRD showed the encapsulation of ROS in the transethosomal vesicles. The TEM image pointed out the spherical nature of the nanovesicles with the absence of aggregation. Additionally, the optimum formula revealed an enhancement of drug release in comparison with the drug suspension. It also showed good stability for one month. Furthermore, it revealed good wound healing efficiency when compared with the standard silver sulphadiazine (1% w/w) ointment or the drug-loaded gel, which could be related to the enhanced penetration of the nanosized vesicles of TESMs into the skin, which enhances the wound healing process. So, it could be regarded as a promising carrier of ROS for the treatment of chronic wounds.
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- Randa Mohammed Zaki
- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Beni-Suef University, Beni-Suef 62514, Egypt
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +966-540-617-870
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 173, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathophysiology, College of Health Sciences, AL-Rayan Colleges, Al-Hijra Road, Madinah Al Munawwarah 42541, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, P.O. Box 2457, Riyadh 11451, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, P.O. Box 30039, Madinah Al Munawwarah 41477, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University, Cairo 11562, Egypt
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Central Composite Optimization of Glycerosomes for the Enhanced Oral Bioavailability and Brain Delivery of Quetiapine Fumarate. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:ph15080940. [PMID: 36015089 PMCID: PMC9412614 DOI: 10.3390/ph15080940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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This study aimed to formulate and statistically optimize glycerosomal formulations of Quetiapine fumarate (QTF) to increase its oral bioavailability and enhance its brain delivery. The study was designed using a Central composite rotatable design using Design-Expert® software. The independent variables in the study were glycerol % w/v and cholesterol % w/v, while the dependent variables were vesicle size (VS), zeta potential (ZP), and entrapment efficiency percent (EE%). The numerical optimization process resulted in an optimum formula composed of 29.645 (w/v%) glycerol, 0.8 (w/v%) cholesterol, and 5 (w/v%) lecithin. It showed a vesicle size of 290.4 nm, zeta potential of −34.58, and entrapment efficiency of 80.85%. The optimum formula was further characterized for DSC, XRD, TEM, in-vitro release, the effect of aging, and pharmacokinetic study. DSC thermogram confirmed the compatibility of the drug with the ingredients. XRD revealed the encapsulation of the drug in the glycerosomal nanovesicles. TEM image revealed spherical vesicles with no aggregates. Additionally, it showed enhanced drug release when compared to a drug suspension and also exhibited good stability for one month. Moreover, it showed higher brain Cmax, AUC0–24, and AUC0–∞ and plasma AUC0–24 and AUC0–∞ in comparison to drug suspension. It showed brain and plasma bioavailability enhancement of 153.15 and 179.85%, respectively, compared to the drug suspension. So, the optimum glycerosomal formula may be regarded as a promising carrier to enhance the oral bioavailability and brain delivery of Quetiapine fumarate.
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Han JK, Kim JY, Choi DH, Park ES. A formulation development strategy for dual-release bilayer tablets: An integrated approach of quality by design and a placebo layer. Int J Pharm 2022; 618:121659. [PMID: 35292397 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2022.121659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2021] [Revised: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/09/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Although dual-release mechanism bilayer tablets containing one drug in both immediate- and sustained-release layers are widely used to improve therapeutic efficiency, studies quantitatively analyzing the drug amount released from each layer and the mutual effect of each layer's mechanical properties on drug product quality are limited. Here, the formulation of a dual-release bilayer tablet containing sarpogrelate HCl was optimized with a placebo layer and quality by design (QbD) approach. The placebo layer was developed to replace the active pharmaceutical ingredient and its mechanical properties were evaluated. The formulation was developed using the placebo layer to quantitatively analyze the drug released from each layer. The mixture design and Monte Carlo simulation enabled robust design space identification. The mutual effect of each layer's mechanical properties on drug product quality was confirmed by multivariate analysis using the optimal settings in the design space. The optimized formulation was characterized by comparison with a reference drug for various quality attributes and in vivo pharmacokinetic parameters, which ensured the bioequivalence of the optimized bilayer tablet with the reference drug. This study shows that the integration of QbD and a placebo layer is an effective optimization strategy for dual-release bilayer tablets containing one drug in different layers.
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- Jong Kwon Han
- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon-si 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae-si 50819, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inje University, Gimhae-si 50819, Republic of Korea.
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon-si 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Fabrication and Characterization of Fast-Dissolving Films Containing Escitalopram/Quetiapine for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13060891. [PMID: 34208460 PMCID: PMC8234593 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13060891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2021] [Revised: 06/10/2021] [Accepted: 06/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Major depressive disorder (MMD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Approximately one-third of patients with MDD fail to achieve response or remission leading to treatment-resistant depression (TRD). One of the psychopharmacological strategies to overcome TRD is using a combination of an antipsychotic as an augmenting agent with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Among which, an atypical antipsychotic, quetiapine (QUE), and an SSRI, escitalopram (ESC), were formulated as a fixed-dose combination as a fast-dissolving film by coaxial electrospinning. The resultant fiber’s morphology was studied. SEM images showed that the drug-loaded fibers were smooth, un-beaded, and non-porous with a fiber diameter of 0.9 ± 0.1 µm, while the TEM images illustrated the distinctive layers of the core and shell, confirming the successful preparation of these fibers. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies confirmed that both drugs were amorphously distributed within the drug-loaded fibers. The drug-loaded fibers exhibited a disintegration time of 2 s, which accelerated the release of both drugs (50% after 5 min) making it an attractive formulation for oral mucosal delivery. The ex vivo permeability study demonstrated that QUE was permeated through the buccal membrane, but not ESC that might be hindered by the buccal epithelium and the intercellular lipids. Overall, the developed coaxial fibers could be a potential buccal dosage form that could be attributed to higher acceptability and adherence among vulnerable patients, particularly mentally ill patients.
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Thakkar R, Komanduri N, Dudhipala N, Tripathi S, Repka MA, Majumdar S. Development and optimization of hot-melt extruded moxifloxacin hydrochloride inserts, for ocular applications, using the design of experiments. Int J Pharm 2021; 603:120676. [PMID: 33961956 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/30/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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The current study sought to formulate sustained-release hot-melt extruded (HME) ocular inserts of moxifloxacin hydrochloride (MOX; MOX-HME) for the treatment of bacterial keratitis. The concentration of Eudragit™ FS-100 (FS) and propylene glycol (PG) used as polymer and plasticizer, respectively, in the inserts were optimized using the central composite design (CCD) to achieve sustained release. The inserts were characterized for weight, thickness, surface characteristics, pH, and in vitro release profile. The crystalline characteristics of MOX and surface morphology of the inserts were evaluated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Furthermore, ex vivo permeation through rabbit cornea and stability of the optimized MOX-HME insert was investigated. The results demonstrate an inverse correlation between FS concentration and MOX release from the MOX-HME inserts, and a potential 24 h release. The optimized MOX-HME inserts were found to be stable at room temperature for four months, showing no significant change in drug content, pH and release profile. MOX converted into an amorphous form in the MOX-HME inserts and did not recrystallize during the study period. SEM analysis confirmed the smooth surface of the MOX-HME insert. The ex vivo studies revealed that the MOX-HME inserts provided a much prolonged transcorneal MOX flux as compared to the commercial ophthalmic solution and the immediate-release MOX-HME insert. The results indicate that MOX-HME inserts could potentially provide a once-a-day application, consequently reducing the dosing frequency and acting as an alternative delivery system in the management of bacterial infections.
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- Ruchi Thakkar
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; National Center for Natural Products Research, Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; Pii Center for Pharmaceutical Technology, The University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA; Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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Youssef AAA, Cai C, Dudhipala N, Majumdar S. Design of Topical Ocular Ciprofloxacin Nanoemulsion for the Management of Bacterial Keratitis. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2021; 14:210. [PMID: 33802394 PMCID: PMC7998883 DOI: 10.3390/ph14030210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 02/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Bacterial keratitis (BK) is a critical ocular infection that can lead to serious visual disability. Ciprofloxacin (CIP), moxifloxacin (MOX), and levofloxacin (LFX) have been accepted as monotherapies by the US Food and Drug Administration for BK treatment. CIP is available commercially at 0.3% w/v concentration as an ophthalmic solution and as an ointment for ocular delivery. Because of solubility issues at physiological pH, CIP precipitation can occur at the corneal surface post instillation of the solution dosage form. Consequently, the ocular bioavailability of CIP is reduced. The ointment dosage form is associated with side effects such as blurred vision, itching, redness, eye discomfort, and eye dryness. This study aimed to design a CIP loaded nanoemulsion (NE; CIP-NE) to facilitate drug penetration into the corneal layers for improved therapeutic outcomes as well as to overcome the drawbacks of the current commercial ophthalmic formulations. CIP-NE formulations were prepared by hot homogenization and ultrasonication, using oleic acid (CIP-O-NE) and Labrafac® Lipophile WL 1349 (CIP-L-NE) as the oily phase, and Tween® 80 and Poloxamer 188 as surfactants. Optimized CIP-NE was further evaluated with respect to in vitro release, ex vivo transcorneal permeation, and moist heat sterilization process, using commercial CIP ophthalmic solution as a control. Optimized CIP-O-NE formulation showed a globule size, polydispersity index, and zeta potential of 121.6 ± 1.5 nm, 0.13 ± 0.01, and -35.1 ± 2.1 mV, respectively, with 100.1 ± 2.0% drug content and was spherical in shape. In vitro release and ex vivo transcorneal permeation studies exhibited sustained release and a 2.1-fold permeation enhancement, respectively, compared with commercial CIP ophthalmic solution. Autoclaved CIP-O-NE formulation was found to be stable for one month (last time-point tested) at refrigerated and room temperature. Therefore, CIP-NE formulation could serve as an effective delivery system for CIP and could improve treatment outcomes in BK.
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- Ahmed Adel Ali Youssef
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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Allam A, Elsabahy M, El Badry M, Eleraky NE. Betaxolol-loaded niosomes integrated within pH-sensitive in situ forming gel for management of glaucoma. Int J Pharm 2021; 598:120380. [PMID: 33609725 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2021.120380] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Blindness and impaired vision are considered as the most troublesome health conditions leading to significant socioeconomic strains. The current study focuses on development of nanoparticulate systems (i.e., niosomes) as drug vehicles to enhance the ocular availability of betaxolol hydrochloride for management of glaucoma. Betaxolol-loaded niosomes were further laden into pH-responsive in situ forming gels to further extend precorneal retention of the drug. The niosomes were evaluated in terms of vesicle size, morphology, size distribution, surface charge and encapsulation efficiency. The optimized niosomes, comprised of Span® 40 and cholesterol at a molar ratio of 4:1, displayed particle size of 332 ± 7 nm, zeta potential of -46 ± 1 mV, and encapsulation efficiency of 69 ± 5%. The optimal nanodispersion was then incorporated into a pH-triggered in situ forming gel comprised of Carbopol® 934P and hydroxyethyl cellulose. The formed gels were translucent, pseudoplastic, mucoadhesive, and displayed a sustained in vitro drug release pattern. Upon instillation of the betaxolol-loaded niosomal gel into rabbits' eyes, a prolonged intraocular pressure reduction and significant enhancement in the relative bioavailability of betaxolol (280 and 254.7%) in normal and glaucomatous rabbits, were attained compared to the marketed eye drops, respectively. Hence, the developed pH-triggered nanoparticulate gelling system might provide a promising carrier for ophthalmic drug delivery and for improved augmentation of glaucoma.
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- Ayat Allam
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt; Assiut International Center of Nanomedicine, Al-Rajhy Liver Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
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- Science Academy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo 11829, Egypt; Misr University for Science and Technology, 6th of October City 12566, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt; Assiut International Center of Nanomedicine, Al-Rajhy Liver Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut 71515, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut 71526, Egypt
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Kim JY, Chun MH, Choi DH. Control Strategy for Process Development of High-Shear Wet Granulation and Roller Compaction to Prepare a Combination Drug Using Integrated Quality by Design. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:pharmaceutics13010080. [PMID: 33435594 PMCID: PMC7827752 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13010080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2020] [Revised: 12/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
In this study, we developed a control strategy for a drug product prepared by high-shear wet granulation and roller compaction using integrated quality by design (QbD). During the first and second stages, we optimized the process parameters through the design of experiments and identified the intermediate quality attributes (IQAs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs) relationship, respectively. In the first stage, we conducted an initial risk assessment by selecting critical process parameters with high impact on IQAs and CQAs and confirmed the correlation between control and response factors. Additionally, we performed Monte Carlo simulations by optimizing the process parameters to deriving and building a robust design space. In the second stage, we identified the IQAs and CQAs relationship for the control strategy, using multivariate analysis (MVA). Based on MVA, in the metformin layer, dissolution at 1 h was significantly correlated with intrinsic dissolution rate and granule size, and dissolution at 3 h was significantly correlated with bulk density and granule size. In dapagliflozin layer, dissolution at 10 min and 15 min was significantly correlated with granule size. Our results suggest that the desired drug quality may result through IQAs monitoring during the process and that the integrated QbD approach utilizing MVA can be used to develop a control strategy for producing high-quality drug products.
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- Ji Yeon Kim
- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inje University, Gyeongnam 621-749, Korea;
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea;
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering, Inje University, Gyeongnam 621-749, Korea;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-55-320-3395
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Youssef A, Dudhipala N, Majumdar S. Ciprofloxacin Loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers Incorporated into In-Situ Gels to Improve Management of Bacterial Endophthalmitis. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E572. [PMID: 32575524 PMCID: PMC7356176 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12060572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Bacterial endophthalmitis (BE) is a potentially sight-threatening inflammatory reaction of the intraocular fluids or tissues caused by bacteria. Ciprofloxacin (CIP) eye drops are prescribed as first-line therapy in BE. However, frequent administration is necessary due to precorneal loss and poor ocular bioavailability. The objective of the current research was to prepare CIP containing nanostructured lipid carriers (CIP-NLCs) loaded an in situ gel system (CIP-NLC-IG) for topical ocular administration for enhanced and sustained antibacterial activity in BE treatment. CIP-NLCs were prepared by the hot homogenization method and optimized based on physicochemical characteristics and physical stability. The optimized CIP-NLC formulation was converted into CIP-NLC-IG with the addition of gellan gum as a gelling agent. Furthermore, optimized CIP-NLC and CIP-NLC-IG were evaluated for in vitro release and ex vivo transcorneal permeation studies, using commercial CIP ophthalmic solution (CIP-C) as the control. The optimized CIP-NLC formulation showed particle size, polydispersity index, zeta potential, assay and entrapment efficiency of 193.1 ± 5.1 nm, 0.43 ± 0.01, -32.5 ± 1.5 mV, 99.5 ± 5.5 and 96.3 ± 2.5%, respectively. CIP-NLC-IG with 0.2% w/v gellan gum showed optimal viscoelastic characteristics. The in vitro release studies demonstrated sustained release of CIP from CIP-NLC and CIP-NLC-IG formulations over a 24 h period. Transcorneal flux and permeability increased 4 and 3.5-fold, and 2.2 and 1.9-fold from CIP-NLC and CIP-NLC-IG formulations, respectively, when compared to CIP-C. The results demonstrate that CIP-NLC-IG could be considered as an alternate delivery system to prolong the residence time on the ocular surface after topical administration. Thus, the current CIP ophthalmic formulations may exhibit improved ocular bioavailability and prolonged antibacterial activity, which may improve therapeutic outcomes in the treatment of BE.
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- Ahmed Youssef
- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafrelsheikh 33516, Egypt;
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA;
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, School of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA;
- Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS 38677, USA
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Krishna VM, Kumar VB, Dudhipala N. In-situ Intestinal Absorption and Pharmacokinetic Investigations of Carvedilol Loaded Supersaturated Self-emulsifying Drug System. Pharm Nanotechnol 2020; 8:207-224. [PMID: 32416685 DOI: 10.2174/2211738508666200517121637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 05/07/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Carvedilol (CD), a non-selective beta-blocker, is indicated for the management of mild to moderate congestive heart failure. After oral administration, CD is rapidly absorbed with an absolute bioavailability of 18-25% because of low solubility and extensive first-pass metabolism. OBJECTIVE The present investigation focused on enhanced oral delivery of CD using supersaturated self-emulsifying drug delivery (SEDDS) system. METHODS Optimized SEDDS consisted of a blend of Oleic acid and Labrafil-M2125 as an oil-phase, Cremophor-RH40, polyethylene glycol-400 and HPMC-E5 as a surfactant, co-surfactant and supersaturation promoter respectively. Formulations were characterized for physical characteristics, invitro release in simulated and biorelevant dissolution media, intestinal permeability and bioavailability studies in Wistar rats. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) studies were used to confirm the crystalline nature and shape of the optimized formulation. RESULTS DSC and XRD, SEM studies showed that the drug was in amorphous form, and droplets were spherical in shape. Dissolution studies clearly showed distinct CD release in compendial and biorelevant dissolution media. The results from permeability and in-vivo studies depicted 2.2-folds and 3.2-folds increase in permeability and bioavailability, respectively from supersaturated SEDDS in comparison with control. CONCLUSION The results conclusively confirmed that the SEDDS formulation could be considered as a new alternative delivery vehicle for the oral supply of CD. Lay Summary: Carvedilol (CD) is a non-selective antihypertensive drug with poor oral bioavailability. Previously, various lipid delivery systems were reported with enhanced oral delivery. We developed suprsaturable SEDDS formulation with immediate onset of action. SEDDS formulation was developed and optimized as per the established protocols. The optimized SEDDS formulation was stable over three months and converted to solid and supersaturated SEDDS. The results from permeability and in-vivo studies demonstrated an enhancement in permeability and bioavailability from supersaturated SEDDS in comparison with control. The results conclusively confirmed that the SEDDS formulation could be considered as a new alternative delivery vehicle for the oral administration of CD.
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- Vamshi M Krishna
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Jangaon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jangaon, Warangal, Telangana 506167, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Jangaon Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jangaon, Warangal, Telangana 506167, India
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Son GH, Lee HJ, Na YG, Lee HK, Kim SJ, Huh HW, Kim KT, Kang JS, Kim YH, Myung CS, Yoon MH, Kim SJ, Cho HS, Lee JY, Cho CW. Formulation and statistical analysis of an herbal medicine tablet containing Morus alba leaf extracts. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-018-00417-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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