12Nanoemulsion gel 13 and as drug loaded biopolymeric nanoparticles.14 All these results suggest that zaltoprofen possesses novel antiinflammatory mechanism, which inhibits β 2 -type BK receptor function in nerve endings and shows potential to be delivered using novel drug delivery systems.
Materials and methods
MaterialsZaltoprofen API was received as a gift sample from IPCA Laboratories, Mumbai. Glycerol Monostearate and Tween 80 were purchased from Loba Chemie, Poloxamer 188 was obtained from BASF, Methanol and Acetonitrile (HPLC grade) were purchased from SRL Fine chemicals, Carbopol 940, Triethanolamine, Methyl paraben, Propyl paraben were purchased from SD Chemicals. Millipore water was used throughout the study.
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AbstractThe objective of present study is development and evaluation of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) of Zaltoprofen (ZLT) for topical delivery to formulate topical formulation with prolonged effects. ZLT loaded SLNs (ZLT-SLN) were formulated using Taguchi design of Experiment and the effect of lipid ratio, surfactant ratio, stirring time and concentration of surfactant was studied on entrapment efficiency. The optimized formulation was spherical in shape with mean particle size distribution of 208nm and zeta potential of -25mV. They were characterized for structural changes using Differential Scanning Colorimetry and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. Optimized nanoparticles were further incorporated in carbopol hydrogel and characterized for pH, homogeneity, viscosity and spreadability. In vitro and Ex vivo studies were carried out for ZLT-SLN loaded carbopol gel and compared against ZLT-SLN suspension. ZLT-SLN suspension followed Higuchi cube root model whereas ZLT-SLN loaded gel followed Korsemeyer Peppas model in in vitro as well as ex vivo studies which may be due to increase in viscosity. SLN loaded gel showed sustained release as compared to plain drug loaded hydrogel confirming that SLN are efficient to encapsulate ZLT and effective for sustained release of drug.
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Screening of lipids and solventsThe aim of this study was to develop a solid lipid nanoparticle for topical formulation. Considering solubility of drug in lipids as one of the most important criteria, lipid and solvents were selected cautiously. The solubility of drug in lipid phase can affect the ability of the nanosuspension to maintain the drug in a solubilized form which is important in maintaining stability. The solubility of ZLT in various lipids was determined by adding an excess amount of drug in 100mg of selected lipid (Stearic acid, Glycerol monostearate, Compritol 888 ATO, Precirol 888 ATO and Lipoid S-75), in 10mL capacity beaker using a magnetic stirrer. Similarly different volatile organic solvents (Acetone, Dichloromethane, Ethanol and Methanol) exhibiting good solubility for zaltoprofen were screened for its ability to solubilize the lipid.
Preparation of solid lipid nanoparticlesBased on the solubility studies of drug, Glycerol monostearate 15 was selected as the lipid phase and Methanol a...