Address for correspondence Mr. Arshad Bashir Khan, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy, #12/1, Chikkabellandur, Carmelaram Post, Bangalore560035, India. Phone No: +91 9740379897 E-mail: [email protected] ABSTRACT Purpose: The aim of the present study was to formulate and evaluate mucoadhesive films containing Ketoconazole (KT) for the treatment of vag...

This study aimed at designing mucoadhesive microemulsion gel to enhance the brain uptake of Ibuprofen through intranasal route. Ibuprofen loaded mucoadhesive microemulsion (MMEI) was developed by incorporating polycarbophil as mucoadhesive polymer into Capmul MCM based optimal microemulsion (MEI) and was subjected to characterization, stability, mucoadhesion and naso-ciliotoxicity study. Brain ...

BACKGROUND Dry mouth is a frequent complaint of adults worldwide. In those who experience dry mouth, therapeutic options include the use of salivary substitutes and sialogogues. METHODS The authors compared the efficacy and safety of mucoadhesive disks (OraMoist, Axiomedic, Zurich; distributed by Quantum Health, Eugene, Ore.) applied three times daily with those of placebo mucoadhesive disks ...

AIM To develop mucoadhesive liposomes by anchoring the polymer chitosan-thioglycolic acid (chitosan-TGA) to the liposomal surface to target intestinal mucosal membranes. METHODS Liposomes consisting of phosphatidylcholine (POPC) and a maleimide-functionalized lipid were incubated with chitosan-TGA, leading to the formation of a thioether bond between free SH-groups of the polymer and maleimid...

Abstract: Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory of large intestine consisting ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Mesalamine first line drug use for the treatment but it has drawback low water solubility permeability. In addition, oral delivery to colon faces problem gastric degradation thus increases dose size frequency. Objectives: The present study was ai...

The adhesive properties of certain types of biopolymer can be used to increase the residence time of orally or nasally administered drugs. A fuller understanding of the molecular processes underpinning such 'mucoadhesive' phenomena will help in the optimal design of delivery systems. The interactions involved are, however, less well defined compared with those often encountered in protein-recog...

The goal of the present investigation was to design and evaluate mucoadhesive buccal patches of Ondansetron Hydrochloride (OND) which is used for nausea and vomiting associated with cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Permeation of OND was calculated ex vivo using porcine buccal membrane. Buccal films were developed by solvent-casting technique using Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose(HPMC E15) ...

Objective: The objectives of the present work were to carry out thiol-modification (i.e., thiolation) fenugreek polysaccharide (FP) and assess synthesized thiolated product (TFP) as a mucoadhesive excipient in designing formulations (metronidazole gels metronidazole buccal discs). Methods: Extracted CG was thiol-modified via an esterification reaction by utilizing thioglycolic acid with acidic ...

Buccal delivery involves the administration of the desired drug through the buccal mucosal membrane lining of the oral cavity.The objective of this article is to review buccal drug delivery by discussing the structure and environment of the oral mucosa and highlighting the mechanisms of drug permeation and methodology in evaluating buccal formulations. This review also highlights a brief descri...

Bioadhesion can be defined as the process by which a natural or a synthetic polymer can adhere to a biological substrate. When the biological substrate is a mucosal layer then the phenomena is known as mucoadhesion. The substrate possessing bioadhesive property can help in devising a delivery system capable of delivering a bioactive agent for a prolonged period of time at a specific delivery si...