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Development and evaluation of floating microspheres of verapamil hydrochloride
Tanwar, Yuveraj Singh; Naruka, Pushpendra Singh; Ojha, Garima Rani.
  • Tanwar, Yuveraj Singh; Bhupal Nobles' College of Pharmacy. Rajasthan. IN
  • Naruka, Pushpendra Singh; Bhupal Nobles' College of Pharmacy. Rajasthan. IN
  • Ojha, Garima Rani; Bhupal Nobles' College of Pharmacy. Rajasthan. IN
RBCF, Rev. bras. ciênc. farm. (Impr.) ; 43(4): 529-534, out.-dez. 2007. ilus, graf, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-479321
ABSTRACT
The present study involves preparation and evaluation of floating microspheres of verapamil hydrochloride for improving the drug bioavailability by prolongation of gastric residence time. Cellulose acetate, acrycoat S100 and eudragit S100 microspheres loaded with verapamil hydrochloride were prepared by solvent diffusion-evaporation method. The microspheres had smooth surfaces, with free-flowing and good-packing properties. The yield of the microspheres was up to 70.51 percent and cellulose acetate microspheres entrapped the maximum amount of the drug. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed their hollow structures with sizes in the range 251.80 to 350.75 mm. The prepared microspheres exhibited prolonged drug release and remained buoyant for more than 12 h. Radiographic images of dog stomach revealed that cellulose acetate microspheres loaded with barium sulphate floated on the gastric fluid for about 3.2 h. In vitro release studies demonstrated non-Fickian diffusion of drug from the microspheres.
RESUMO
O presente estudo envolve a preparação e a avaliação de microesferas flutuantes de cloridrato de verapamil para o melhoramento da biodisponibilidade do fármaco por meio do prolongamento do tempo de residência gástrica. Prepararam-se, por meio do método de difusão-evaporação de solvente, microesferas de acetato de celulose, acrycoat S100 e eudragit S100 carregadas com cloridrato de verapamil. As microesferas apresentaram superfícies regulares, com propriedades de fluxo livre e de bom empacotamento. O rendimento das microesferas foi superior a 70,51 por cento e as microesferas de acetato de celulose captaram a quantidade máxima do fármaco. Microscopia eletrônica de varredura confirmou as cavidades em suas estruturas, com tamanhos na faixa de 251,80 a 350,75 mm. As microesferas preparadas apresentaram liberação prolongada do fármaco e permaneceram flutuantes por mais que 12 h. Imagens radiográficas do estômago de cão revelaram que as esferas de acetato de celulose carregadas com sulfato de bário flutuaram no fluido gástrico por, aproximadamente, 3,2 h. Estudos de liberação in vitro demonstraram difusão não-Fickiana dos fármacos das microesferas.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Stomach / Verapamil / Microspheres Language: English Journal: RBCF, Rev. bras. ciênc. farm. (Impr.) Journal subject: Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Pharmacology Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Bhupal Nobles' College of Pharmacy/IN

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Stomach / Verapamil / Microspheres Language: English Journal: RBCF, Rev. bras. ciênc. farm. (Impr.) Journal subject: Biochemistry / Pharmacy / Pharmacology Year: 2007 Type: Article Affiliation country: India Institution/Affiliation country: Bhupal Nobles' College of Pharmacy/IN