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Ferreira KN, Oliveira RR, Castellano LRC, Bonan PRF, Carvalho OV, Pena L, Souza JR, Oliveira JE, Medeiros ES. Controlled release and antiviral activity of acyclovir-loaded PLA/PEG nanofibers produced by solution blow spinning. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2022; 136:212785. [PMID: 35929318 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2022.212785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Revised: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Herpetic dermatitis and oral recurrent herpes (ORH) are among the most common human infections. Antiviral drugs such as acyclovir (ACV) are used in the standard treatment for ORH. Despite its therapeutic efficacy, ACV is continuously and repetitively administered in high doses. In this sense, the development of controlled release drug delivery systems such as core-shell fibers have a great potential in the treatment of ORH. In this work, poly(lactic acid)/poly(ethylene glycol) (PLA/PEG) fibers were produced by solution blow spinning (SBS) for the controlled release of ACV encapsulated in the core. PLA/PEG nanofibers containing four different blend ratios (100:0, 90:10, 80:20 and 70:30 wt%) without or with 10 wt% ACV were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetry (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The ACV release profile for 21 days was accessed by UV-Vis spectroscopy. Static water contact angles of the spun fiber mats were measured by the sessile drop method to evaluate fiber wettability upon contact with skin for transdermal release. Cytotoxicity and antiviral efficacy against Herpes simplex viruses (HSV-1) were evaluated using Vero cells. ACV addition did not impact on morphology, but slightly improved thermal stability of the fibers. Addition of hydrophilic PEG in PLA/PEG blends, however, increased drug release as confirmed by contact angle measurements and release profile. The in vitro tests showed the effectiveness of the drug delivery systems developed in reducing HSV-1 viral titer, which is related to the judicious combination of polymers used in the fibrous mats, in addition to not being cytotoxic to Vero cells. These results show the great potential of PLA/PEG solution blow-spun fibers in the controlled release of ACV to develop practical devices for the treatment of cold sores, while favoring the aesthetic appearance by covering them with a soft tissue patch (fibrous mats).
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- Kaline N Ferreira
- Post-Graduation Program in Materials Engineering (PPCEM), Laboratory of Materials and Biosystems (LAMAB), Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB 58051-900, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB 58051-900, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB 58051-900, Brazil
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- Department of Virology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Recife, Pernambuco 50740-465, Brazil
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- Department of Virology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), Recife, Pernambuco 50740-465, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Paraíba, João Pessoa, PB 58051-900, Brazil
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- Materials and Biosystems Laboratory (LAMAB), Department of Engineering, Federal University of Lavras, Lavras, MG 37290-000, Brazil
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- Post-Graduation Program in Materials Engineering (PPCEM), Laboratory of Materials and Biosystems (LAMAB), Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB), João Pessoa, PB, 58051-900, Brazil.
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Gunda RK, Manchineni PR. Statistical Design and Optimization of Sustained Release Formulations of Pravastatin. Turk J Pharm Sci 2020; 17:221-227. [PMID: 32454783 DOI: 10.4274/tjps.galenos.2019.70048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2018] [Accepted: 02/07/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of the current study was to formulate a sustained release (SR) formulation for pravastatin. Pravastatin is a lipid lowering, biopharmaceutical classification class-III agent. MATERIALS AND METHODS SR tablets of pravastatin were prepared using variable amounts of hydroxy methyl propyl cellulose (HPMC) K4M and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose in various proportions by direct compression in a 32 factorial design. The amounts of the polymers HPMC K4M and sodium carboxy methyl cellulose required to obtain prolonged release of drug were chosen as independent variables, X1 and X2, respectively, whereas times taken for 10%, 50%, 75%, and 90% drug release were chosen as dependent variables. RESULTS Nine formulations were developed and were checked using pharmacopoeial tests. The results showed that all the factorial batches were within the standard limits. The dissolution parameters of all formulations were subjected to kinetic fitting and various statistical parameters were determined. Polynomial equations were developed and verified for dependent variables. Formulation F5, containing 25 mg of HPMC K4M and 25 mg of sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, was the formulation most similar (similarity factor f2=89.559, difference factor f1=1.546) to the marketed product (Pravachol). CONCLUSION The best formulation (F5) follows Higuchi's kinetics and non-Fickian diffusion zero order kinetics (n=1.083).
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Shin S, Kim TH, Jeong SW, Chung SE, Lee DY, Kim DH, Shin BS. Development of a gastroretentive delivery system for acyclovir by 3D printing technology and its in vivo pharmacokinetic evaluation in Beagle dogs. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0216875. [PMID: 31091273 PMCID: PMC6519832 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Accepted: 04/30/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Gastroretentive (GR) systems are designed to prolong gastric residence time to allow sustained absorption and improve the oral bioavailability of drugs with a narrow absorption window in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract. The present study aimed to develop a GR system for acyclovir using 3D printing technology and evaluate its in vivo pharmacokinetics after oral administration in Beagle dogs. The system consisted of a gastro-floating device, which can float in the gastric fluid, prepared by a fused deposition modeling 3D printer and conventional acyclovir sustained-release (SR) tablet. The acyclovir SR tablet was inserted to the floating device to allow sustained release of the drug in the stomach. The buoyancy and sustained-release property of the developed GR system were determined using an in vitro dissolution test, in vivo pharmacokinetic study, and abdominal X-ray imaging in Beagle dogs. The in vivo dissolution profiles of the GR system were also predicted based on the in vivo pharmacokinetic data using a population pharmacokinetic (POP-PK) model. In the dissolution test, the sustained-release characteristic of the GR system was identified with a time corresponding to 80% dissolution (T80) of 2.52 h. Following oral administration of the GR system, the time to reach the maximum concentration (Tmax) of acyclovir was significantly prolonged, whereas the maximum concentration (Cmax) decreased and the area under the curve increased compared with those obtained after the administration of immediate-release and SR tablets, indicating prolonged absorption. By X-ray imaging, we showed that the developed GR system stayed in the stomach for more than 12 h. The POP-PK model successfully described the observed plasma concentration-time data and predicted the in vivo biphasic dissolution profiles of the GR system, which was significantly different from the in vitro dissolution. The developed GR system could be applied to various drugs and had great prospects in the design and development of novel controlled-release formulations.
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- Soyoung Shin
- College of Pharmacy, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Jeonbuk, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Daegu Catholic University, Hayang-eup, Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- KNOTUS Co., Ltd. Research center, Guri, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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- School of Pharmacy, Sungkyunkwan University, Jangan-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, Korea
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Bahri-Najafi R, Mostafavi A, Tavakoli N, Taymouri S, Shahraki MM. Preparation and in vitro- in vivo evaluation of acyclovir floating tablets. Res Pharm Sci 2017; 12:128-136. [PMID: 28515765 PMCID: PMC5385727 DOI: 10.4103/1735-5362.202451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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In the current study, floating dosage form containing acyclovir was developed to increase its oral bioavailability. Effervescent floating tablets containing 200 mg acyclovir were prepared by direct compression method with three different rate controlling polymers including Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose K4M, Carbapol 934, and Polyvinylpyrrolidone. Optimized formulation showed good floating properties and in vitro drug release characteristics with mean dissolution time and dissolution efficacy of about 4.76 h and 54.33%, respectively. X-ray radiography exhibited that the tablet would reside in the stomach for about 5 ± 0.7 h. After oral administration of floating tablet containing 200 mg acyclovir, the Cmax, Tmax, and AUC0–∞ of optimized gastroretentive formulation were found to be 551 ± 141 ng/mL, 2.75 ± 0.25 h and 3761 ± 909.6 ng/mL/h, respectively.
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- Rahim Bahri-Najafi
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics and Novel Drug Delivery Systems Research Center, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, I.R. Iran
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Singh B, Kaur A, Dhiman S, Garg B, Khurana RK, Beg S. QbD-Enabled Development of Novel Stimuli-Responsive Gastroretentive Systems of Acyclovir for Improved Patient Compliance and Biopharmaceutical Performance. AAPS PharmSciTech 2016; 17:454-65. [PMID: 26238805 DOI: 10.1208/s12249-015-0367-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2015] [Accepted: 07/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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The current studies entail systematic quality by design (QbD)-based development of stimuli-responsive gastroretentive drug delivery systems (GRDDS) of acyclovir using polysaccharide blends for attaining controlled drug release profile and improved patient compliance. The patient-centric quality target product profile was defined and critical quality attributes (CQAs) earmarked. Risk assessment studies, carried out through Ishikawa fish bone diagram and failure mode, effect, and criticality analysis, helped in identifying the plausible risks or failure modes affecting the quality attributes of the drug product. A face-centered cubic design was employed for systematic development and optimization of the concentration of sodium alginate (X 1) and gellan (X 2) as the critical material attributes (CMAs) in the stimuli-responsive formulations, which were evaluated for CQAs viz. viscosity, gel strength, onset of floatation, and drug release characteristics. Mathematical modeling was carried out for generation of design space, and optimum formulation was embarked upon, exhibiting formulation characteristics marked by excellent floatation and bioadhesion characteristics along with promising drug release control up to 24 h. Drug-excipient compatibility studies through FTIR and DSC revealed absence of any interaction(s) among the formulation excipients. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies in Wistar rats corroborated extension in the drug absorption profile from the optimized stimuli-responsive GR formulations vis-à-vis the marketed suspension (ZOVIRAX®). Establishment of in vitro/in vivo correlation (IVIVC) revealed a high degree of correlation between the in vitro and in vivo data. In a nutshell, the present investigations report the successful development of stimuli-responsive GRDDS of acyclovir, which can be applicable as a platform approach for other drugs too.
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Hussain MA, Muhammad G, Jantan I, Bukhari SNA. Psyllium Arabinoxylan: A Versatile Biomaterial for Potential Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Applications. POLYM REV 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/15583724.2015.1078351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Kharia AA, Singhai AK. Development and optimisation of mucoadhesive nanoparticles of acyclovir using design of experiments approach. J Microencapsul 2015; 32:521-32. [PMID: 26333938 DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2015.1010457] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The aim of our study was to improve the bioavailability of acyclovir (ACV) by delivery of mucoadhesive nanoparticles (NPs) and controlled delivery of drug at its absorption window. Central composite design was used by which the effects of independent variables (gelatin and Pluronic F-68) on various responses such as particle size, polydispersity index, entrapment efficiency, loading efficiency, drug release and mucoadhesive strength were studied. The optimised formulation was evaluated for morphology, stability, pharmacokinetic and gastrointestinal tracking. The optimised NPs were found to be nearly spherical. Changes in characteristics of NPs were not significant after six months of accelerated stability studies. In vivo mucoadhesion study showed significant retention of mucoadhesive NPs in upper gastro-intestinal tract for more than 12 h. Pharmacokinetic study in rats revealed that mucoadhesive NPs could maintain relatively steady plasma concentration of ACV for more than 10 h. The AUC0-∞ and mean residence time of optimised formulation (7527.9 ng h/mL and 12.09 h) were significantly high than tablet dispersion (3841.13 ng h/mL and 7.97 h).
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- Ankit Anand Kharia
- a Department of Pharmaceutics , Oriental College of Pharmacy , Bhopal , Madhya Pradesh , India
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Kaushik AY, Tiwari AK, Gaur A. Role of excipients and polymeric advancements in preparation of floating drug delivery systems. Int J Pharm Investig 2015; 5:1-12. [PMID: 25599027 PMCID: PMC4286829 DOI: 10.4103/2230-973x.147219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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Since decade or two, the development of floating drug delivery systems becomes a significant and novel tool as having low density than gastric content. There are various advanced polymers including chitosan, eudragit, etc., and excipients such as; pore forming agent, surfactants, etc. All of them are discussed briefly, and results are concluded from various reputed researches. We have discussed all natural and synthetic systems with their effect on the release and other parameters which are essential for the floating formulation development.
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- Avinash Y Kaushik
- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jaipur National University, Jaipur, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Lachoo Memorial College of Science and Technology, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Kharia AA, Singhai AK. Effective parameters for formulation of gastro adhesive nanoparticles: screening by design-of-experiments approach. J Microencapsul 2014; 31:399-405. [PMID: 24697180 DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2013.863398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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The objective of this study was selection of most influential variable for the preparation of gastro adhesive nanoparticles of acyclovir. Effect of formulation and processing variables on various response variables were studied by a Taguchi standard orthogonal array L8 design. Independent variables studied were the amount of gelatin, amount of glutaraldehyde, amount of Pluronic F-68, acetone addition rate, pH, stirring time and stirring speed. The size of all nanoparticulate formulations prepared as per the experimental design (Taguchi screening design) varied between 165 and 1610 nm, PDI between 0.360 and 1.00, Q6 between 7.31-34.93%, T60% between 19.2-37.6 h, entrapment efficiency between 15.70 and 83.12%, loading efficiency between 39.72 and 80.49% and mucoadhesive strength between 3.959-11.02 g. Pareto ranking analyses showed that the two most important factors affecting the selected responses were amount of gelatin and amount of Pluronic F-68 (p < 0.05).
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- Ankit Anand Kharia
- Department of Pharmaceutics, Oriental College of Pharmacy , Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh , India
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Screening of Most Effective Variables for Development of Gastroretentive Mucoadhesive Nanoparticles by Taguchi Design. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1155/2013/348095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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The objective of this study was the selection of the most influential variable for the preparation of gastroretentive mucoadhesive nanoparticles of acyclovir. Nanoparticles were prepared by one-step desolvation method; effect of formulation and processing variables on various response variables were studied by a Taguchi standard orthogonal array L8 design. Independent variables studied were the amount of gelatin, amount of glutaraldehyde, amount of Pluronic F-68, acetone addition rate, pH, stirring time, and stirring speed. The dependent variables studied were the particle size, polydispersity index, amount of drug released in 6 h, time required to release 60% of drug, entrapment efficiency, loading efficiency, and mucoadhesiveness. The size of all nanoparticulate formulations prepared as per the experimental design (Taguchi screening design) varied between 165 and 1610 nm, PDI between 0.360 and 1.00, bioadhesiveness between 3.959 and 11.02 g, cumulative percent drug release in 24 h between 40.74 and 72.48, entrapment efficiency between 15.70 and 83.12, and loading efficiency between 39.72 and 80.49. Pareto ranking analyses showed that the two most important factors affecting the selected responses were amount of gelatin and amount of Pluronic F-68 (P<0.05).
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Pahwa R, Saini N, Kumar V, Kohli K. Chitosan-based gastroretentive floating drug delivery technology: an updated review. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2012; 9:525-39. [DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2012.673581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Preparation and evaluation of berberine alginate beads for stomach-specific delivery. Molecules 2011; 16:10347-56. [PMID: 22169938 PMCID: PMC6264251 DOI: 10.3390/molecules161210347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2011] [Revised: 11/25/2011] [Accepted: 12/05/2011] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The purpose of this research was to prepare floating calcium alginate beads of berberine for targeting the gastric mucosa and prolonging their gastric residence time. The floating beads were prepared by suspending octodecanol and berberine in sodium alginate (SA) solution. The suspension was then dripped into a solution of calcium chloride. The hydrophobic and low-density octodecanol enhanced the sustained-release properties and floating ability of the beads. The bead formulation was optimized for different weight ratios of octodecanol and SA and evaluated in terms of diameter, floating ability and drug loading, entrapment and release. In vitro release studies showed that the floating and sustained release time were effectively increased in gastric media by addition of octodecanol. In vivo studies with rats showed that a significant increase in gastric residence time of beads had been achieved.
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