Development and evaluation of floating microspheres of verapamil hydrochloride
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https://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-93322007000400005Keywords:
Verapamil hydrochloride, Floating microspheresAbstract
The present study involves preparation and evaluation of floating microspheres of verapamil hydrochloride for improving the drug bioavailability by prolongation of gastric residence time. Cellulose acetate, acrycoat S100 and eudragit S100 microspheres loaded with verapamil hydrochloride were prepared by solvent diffusion-evaporation method. The microspheres had smooth surfaces, with free-flowing and good-packing properties. The yield of the microspheres was up to 70.51% and cellulose acetate microspheres entrapped the maximum amount of the drug. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed their hollow structures with sizes in the range 251.80 to 350.75 mm. The prepared microspheres exhibited prolonged drug release and remained buoyant for more than 12 h. Radiographic images of dog stomach revealed that cellulose acetate microspheres loaded with barium sulphate floated on the gastric fluid for about 3.2 h. In vitro release studies demonstrated non-Fickian diffusion of drug from the microspheres.Downloads
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2007-12-01
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Development and evaluation of floating microspheres of verapamil hydrochloride. (2007). Revista Brasileira De Ciências Farmacêuticas, 43(4), 529-534. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1516-93322007000400005