Kavitha, K and KS, Pavan Kumar and ., Ashitha and Taj, Yasmeen (2024) Formulation and Evaluation of Colon Specific Meloxicam Microcapsules for the Treatment of Arthritis. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 36 (11). pp. 221-232. ISSN 2456-9119
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Abstract
Objective: The main objective of the current study was to formulate and evaluate meloxicam-loaded microcapsules for colon-specific drug delivery using pH-dependent polymers. The emerging need for developing sustained release NSAIDs to minimize the dosing frequency was the main concern. Consequently, creating an oral sustained release formulation for the treatment of arthritis may be one method to get around this.
Methods: Eudragit RS/RL-100 polymers were used in emulsion solvent evaporation processes to create Meloxicam (MLX) microcapsules. Compatibility tests (FTIR), surface morphology by Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), yield, drug content, entrapment efficiency, and in vitro dissolution studies were performed on the produced MLX microcapsules.
Results: There was no interaction between the polymer and MLX, according to the IR spectra. The microcapsules were spherical in nature, which was confirmed by SEM. Normal frequency distribution MLX microcapsules were produced. The maximum drug entrapment efficiency of 94% was attained. The in vitro performance of MLX microcapsules demonstrated that the polymer concentration influenced sustained release. Furthermore, it was observed that the amount of polymer utilized regulated the release of the drug.
Conclusion: Based on the findings, it was concluded that one of the most promising formulation methods for creating colon specific drug delivery systems for the treatment of arthritis is the production of MLX microcapsules.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | Open Library Press > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Unnamed user with email support@openlibrarypress.com |
Date Deposited: | 13 Nov 2024 08:07 |
Last Modified: | 11 Apr 2025 11:14 |
URI: | http://data.ms4sub.com/id/eprint/2055 |