Development and approval of novel injectables: enhancing therapeutic innovations.

INTRODUCTION: Novel injectables possess applications in both local and systemic therapeutics delivery. The advancement in utilized materials for the construction of complex injectables has tremendously upgraded their safety and efficacy. AREAS COVERED: This review focuses on various strategies to produce novel injectables, including oily dispersions, in situ forming implants, injectable suspensions, microspheres, liposomes, and antibody-drug conjugates. We herein present a detailed description of complex injectable technologies and their related drug formulations permitted for clinical use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). The excipients used, their purpose and the challenges faced during manufacturing such formulations have been critically discussed. EXPERT OPINION: Novel injectables can deliver therapeutic agents in a controlled way at the desired site. However, several challenges persist with respect to their genericization. Astronomical costs incurred by innovator companies during product development, complexity of the product itself, supply limitations with respect to raw materials, intricate manufacturing processes, patent evergreening, product life-cycle extensions, relatively few and protracted generic approvals contribute to the exorbitant prices and access crunch. Moreover, regulatory guidance are grossly underdeveloped and significant efforts have to be directed toward development of effective characterization techniques.

Enhanced apoptosis and mitochondrial cell death by paclitaxel-loaded TPP-TPGS1000-functionalized nanoemulsion.

Background: The present research was designed to develop a nanoemulsion (NE) of triphenylphosphine-D-α-tocopheryl-polyethylene glycol succinate (TPP-TPGS1000) and paclitaxel (PTX) to effectively deliver PTX to improve breast cancer therapy. Materials & methods: A quality-by-design approach was applied for optimization and in vitro and in vivo characterization were performed. Results: The TPP-TPGS1000-PTX-NE enhanced cellular uptake, mitochondrial membrane depolarization and G2M cell cycle arrest compared with free-PTX treatment. In addition, pharmacokinetics, biodistribution and in vivo live imaging studies in tumor-bearing mice showed that TPP-TPGS1000-PTX-NE had superior performance compared with free-PTX treatment. Histological and survival investigations ascertained the nontoxicity of the nanoformulation, suggesting new opportunities and potential to treat breast cancer. Conclusion: TPP-TPGS1000-PTX-NE improved the efficacy of breast cancer treatment by enhancing its effectiveness and decreasing drug toxicity.

Poly-L-lysine Coated Oral Nanoemulsion for Combined Delivery of Insulin and C-Peptide.

An attempt of co-delivery of insulin and C-peptide enclosed in linseed oil globules has been made employing a protective coating of positively charged poly-L-lysine to manage diabetes-associated complications. Oral water in oil in water (w/o/w) nanoemulsion manufactured by double emulsification method showed good entrapment efficiency of 87.6 ± 7.48% for insulin and 73.4 ± 6.44% for C-peptide. The optimized uncoated nanoemulsion showed a mean globule size of 210.6 ± 9.87 nm with a good PDI of 0.145 ± 0.033 and -21.7 ± 4.5 mV ZP. The poly-L-lysine coating of the nanoemulsion resulted in the reversal of surface charge to positive i.e. 18.3 ± 2.7 mV due to the cationic nature of poly-L-lysine. In vitro drug release showed an initial burst of 15-20% release within 4 h followed by controlled release up to 24 h. The poly-L-lysine coated nanoemulsion showed an 8.28-fold higher uptake than fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) solution in HCT116 intestinal cell lines. In vivo studies confirmed that orally administered insulin and C-peptide bearing coated nanoemulsion has the potential to improve glycemic control confirmed by blood glucose level under 200 mg/dL for 12 h compared to that of subcutaneous administration of insulin. The formulation was found stable at 25 °C as well as 4°C for up to 3 months. These findings show a promising approach for delivering oral insulin along with C-peptide for effective glycemic control and management of complications associated with diabetes.

HPLC method for simultaneous estimation of paclitaxel and baicalein: pharmaceutical and pharmacokinetic applications.

Aim: A novel HPLC method was developed and validated for the simultaneous estimation of paclitaxel (PTX) and baicalein (BAC). Materials & methods: The analytes were resolved in a C18 column using the aqueous solution of formic acid (0.10% v/v) and MeOH (30:70 v/v). Results: The developed method was found to be linear over the concentration ranges 0.039-10 µg/ml and 0.019-10 µg/ml for PTX and BAC, respectively. The lower limits of quantification obtained were 0.042 µg/ml and 0.361 µg/ml for PTX and BAC, respectively. Conclusion: The developed method was found to be precise and accurate as per the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use guidelines, for simultaneous estimation of PTX and BAC, having an application in formulation development and bioanalytical studies.

Spongy wound dressing of pectin/carboxymethyl tamarind seed polysaccharide loaded with moxifloxacin beads for effective wound heal.

An attempt was made to formulate moxifloxacin loaded alginate beads incorporated into spongy wound dressing to heal chronic wounds as well as to reduce frequency of painful dressing change. Moxifloxacin loaded beads (sodium alginate:pectin, 1:1) were prepared by ionic gelation method, with entrapment efficiency 94.52%, crushing strength 25.30 N and drug release 90.52%. Beads were further incorporated into wound dressing, made of pectin and carboxymethyl tamarind seed polysaccharide (CMTSP). Spongy wound dressing was obtained by freeze drying technology, which showed good folding endurance, high wound fluid absorption and good crushing strength. Drug release was found to be 85.09%. Dressing made of CMTSP:pectin (1.5:2) showed good water vapour transmission and antibacterial activity. Porous nature of dressing absorbed exudates of wound. Excision wound model in rats revealed wound healing within 17 days: groups I (control), II (moxifloxacin beads loaded wound dressing), III (moxifloxacin beads), IV (pectin film) and V (sodium alginate film) showed 65.28, 99.09, 86.90, 66.84 and 64.30% wound closure, respectively. To conclude, moxifloxacin beads loaded spongy wound dressing has good healing and wound closing potential compared to pectin film and moxifloxacin beads. Thus, the formulation is novel for biomedical application which reduced the frequency of painful dressing change.