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Solid self microemulsification of Atorvastatin using hydrophilic carriers: a design
R Nanda Kishore1, Prasanna Raju Yalavarthi, Harini Chowdary Vadlamudi
1Pharmaceutics Division, Sree Vidyanikethan College of Pharmacy , A. Rangampet, Tirupati , India and.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
|July 15, 2014
Summary
This study successfully developed solid self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (S-SMEDDS) for atorvastatin, significantly enhancing its solubility and drug release. The S-SMEDDS demonstrated improved stability and rapid reconstitution, offering a promising oral dosage form.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Formulation Development
Background:
- Atorvastatin exhibits limited bioavailability with conventional oral dosage forms.
- Developing effective oral formulations for atorvastatin is crucial for therapeutic efficacy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To enhance atorvastatin solubility through novel drug delivery systems.
- To design and characterize solid self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (S-SMEDDS) for improved oral administration.
Main Methods:
- Formulation of liquid self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS) using various lipid, surfactant, and co-surfactant combinations.
- Construction of pseudo ternary phase diagrams to identify optimal microemulsion regions.
- Development of S-SMEDDS using adsorption and melt granulation techniques.
- Comprehensive evaluation of SMEDDS and S-SMEDDS, including particle size, zeta potential, drug release, stability, and reconstitution properties.
Main Results:
- Microemulsions with particle sizes of 25 nm showed a threefold increase in drug release.
- Solid SMEDDS rapidly reconstituted within 1-3 minutes into effective microemulsions.
- S-SMEDDS achieved 94.62% drug release within 30 minutes, behaving as immediate-release capsules.
- The formulated S-SMEDDS exhibited an enhanced shelf-life of 1.3 years.
Conclusions:
- The 1:3 ratio SMEDDS formulation demonstrated superior drug release due to reduced particle size.
- Solid SMEDDS significantly improved dissolution profiles compared to atorvastatin alone.
- The observed changes in the drug's solid state within the formulation indicate enhanced solubility and stability.
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