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Development and Characterization of Fusidic Acid-Loaded Alginate-Aloe vera Based Hydrogel FilmWound Healing
Published on: December 13, 2024
Formulation and Evaluation of Alginate-Based Hydrogel Membranes Loaded with Colistin for Effective Management of
Nizar Muhammad1, Syed Sikandar Shah2, Ashfaq Ahmad Shah Bukhari3
1Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad-Abbottabad Campus, Abbottabad 22020, Pakistan.
Abstract:
Background: Combating antimicrobial resistance and developing dressings that match all aspects of wound healing will always be challenging. Methods: In this study, hydrogel membranes composed of sodium alginate (SA), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), and Pluronic-f-127 (F-127) loaded with colistin (C) were formulated. The formulations were divided into two groups: group 1 (SA-PVA-C) and group 2 (SA-PVA-F127-C). Results: The membranes were characterized using multiple techniques, which confirmed component compatibility, physical cross-linking, an amorphous structure, and suitable surface morphology with acceptable porosity. Mechanical testing showed that both groups were suitable for wound-dressing applications. Differences in drug release across media (water, normal saline, and phosphate) were non-significant (p value > 0.05). Drug-loaded membranes (n = 3) from both groups showed antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant Gram-negative Pseudomonas aeruginosa (ZOI = 20.33 ± 2.51 mm, 21.66 ± 2.08 mm). Conclusions: Overall, the developed hydrogel membranes (both group 1 and group 2) demonstrated promising in vitro potential as colistin delivery systems for wound infection management.
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