Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2018 in |
This study aims to design resveratrol loaded microemulsion (ME) topical formulation for use in skin cancer. Encapsulation of resveratrol can improve its intrinsic solubility and enhance penetration into the skin for topical use as an alternative to injectables. Preformulation studies by DSC and FTIR confirmed the compatibility of chosen excipients with resveratrol. Resveratrol loaded microemulsion was developed using phase diagrams based on oleic acid, labrasol and transcutol P as the oil phase, surfactant and co-surfactant respectively. Optimization was based on the particle size and % drug diffused. Optimized resveratrol loaded microemulsion was transparent and stable without phase separation. Optimized ME had an average particle size of 243 nm, zeta potential -32.9 ± 2.5 mV and % drug content of 92.216 ± 1.056. Optimized resveratrol ME was incorporated into a gel base to form a microemulgel that exhibited a spreadability of 34.3 ± 0.34 gcm/s, the viscosity of 6000 ± 1.67 cps and sustained in-vitro and ex-vivo drug release. Amount of drug diffused (in-vitro) at the end of 24 h was...
Read More
Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2018 in |
A novel method of estimation and validation of Sertaconazole nitrate (SER) by Reverse Phase-High Performance Liquid Chromatography coupled with Ultra-violet detection was developed which had high potential in determining drug concentration with more precision and high accuracy. The process of elution was conducted using Phenomenex C18 (250 mm × 4.6 mm i.d., 5.0 μm) using 0.01M monobasic sodium phosphate and acetonitrile in a ratio of 28:72% v/v as mobile phase at 4.5 pH and a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min. Detection was carried out using a UV detector at 260 nm. This precise method was linear between a range of 10 to 500 μg/ml with R2 close to one (0.999). The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of SER was found to be 0.1 μg/ml and 0.15 μg/ml respectively. The method was validated for accuracy, precision, linearity, LOD, LOQ, and robustness. Validation studies demonstrated that this HPLC method is simple, specific, rapid, reliable and reproducible. The 3-level 2-factor face-centred central composite design was employed using Design...
Read More
Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2018 in |
Fixed-dose combinations have several advantages comparing with a single drug and separate agents. For simple dosing regimens and their synergistic antihypertensive action, a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan potassium is widely prescribed. In this study, an HPLC-UV method was developed and validated for the simultaneous determination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan in bulk and pharmaceutical formulation. The method was optimized selecting chromatographic conditions of 60: 40 acetonitrile: water, ACE3-C18 column (250 mm × 4.6 mm 5 µm), 20 µl injection volume, the flow rate of 1 ml/min at ambient temperature (25 °C), and 226 nm. The method was validated giving good precision (RSD% < 1), acceptable linearity (R2 ≥ 0.997), and low LOD and LOQ (0.5 and 1.5 µg/ml, respectively). Successful application on pharmaceutical dosage tablet form gave recovery percent within acceptance criteria (92% and above) indicating that the proposed method is simple and reliable for the determination of LOP and HCTZ and hence can be applied for routine analysis in quality control...
Read More
Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2018 in |
The most widely used drug for analgesic and antipyretic is Paracetamol, but a change in dose at high-level yields to adverse reactions such as the toxic liver. The psychoactive compound present in alcoholic drinks is ethanol. Chronic alcohol consumption and various pathological conditions vary from basic intoxication to life-threatening pathological states. Endophytes are the microorganisms present inside the plant tissues forming a mutualistic, symbiotic and trophobiotic relationship. Endophytic organisms such as fungi, bacteria, and actinomycetes are found in all types of vascular plants and grasses. The present study reveals the protective effects of previously isolated fractions of A2EA (ethyl acetate) and A2nB (n-butanol), from the endophyte Preussia sp. PPV3.6 (APLF-2) isolated from Andrographis paniculata leaves on Paracetamol and ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity at a dose of (50 mg/kg & 100 mg/kg). A2EA and A2nB (50 mg/kg & 100 mg/kg) reversed the increased serum biochemical parameters such as serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase (SGOT), serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase (SGPT), serum alkaline phosphate (SALP), total bilirubin, direct bilirubin, total cholesterol (TC) and triglycerides(TG) as...
Read More
Posted by admin on Dec 31, 2018 in |
Bacopa monnieri (L.) Pennell (family Plantaginaceae) is an important therapeutic glycophytic plant used in the treatment of various ailments. It is found to grow even in brackish conditions. While surviving in such conditions, the plant evolves various adaptive mechanisms. The present study investigates the histological and morphological responses of Bacopa monnieri grown hydroponically under glycophytic and halophytic conditions. Plants were grown in Hoagland solution and subjected to various salt (NaCl) treatments. Plants cultivated without salt stress served as the control. Morphological analysis was done with the help of the graduated scale and graph paper. Histological investigations were carried out by hand sectioning followed by safranin and glycerine treatment. Photographs were taken with the help of Leica M 80 Stereomicroscope and Mag Cam. Significant morphological changes were observed regarding the leaf area, root and shoot length, tolerance index and stomatal index. The histological analysis revealed the presence of salt glands, starch granules, thickened cuticle, aerenchymatous cortex, prismatic crystals of calcium oxalate, phi shaped thickenings and Y, X shaped cytoplasmic strands...
Read More
