Development and Optimization of Lovastatin-loaded Trans-dermal Proniosomal Gel using Box-Behnken Design

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https://doi.org/10.37285/ijpsn.2018.11.4.7

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  • Soujanya C
  • Ravi Prakash P

Abstract

In this study, a proniosome-based transdermal drug delivery system of lovastatin was developed by coacervation phase separation method. On the basis of the pilot trials, a 3-factor, 3-level Box–Behnken design was employed to characterize the effect of Cholesterol, soya lecithin and Tween 80 on dependent variables (particle size, entrapment efficiency, and drug release). TEM analysis of optimized formulation has demonstrated the presence of individual Proniosomes in spherical shape. Lovastatin optimized proniosomal formulation F1 shown better particle size and percentage entrapment efficiency and drug release of 99.49% within 24h in slow and controlled manner when compared with control. Kinetic analysis of drug release profiles showed that the systems predominantly released Lovastatin in a zero-order manner with a strong correlation coefficient (R2= 0.9990). The particle size and Zeta potential of the optimized lovastatin proniosomal gel was found to be 138.82 nm and -11.4 mV respectively. Optimized batch of Proniosomes was used for the preparation of Lovastatin - based proniosomal hydrogel by incorporating hydrated Proniosomes to Carbopol matrix to enhance the stability and viscosity of the system. The enhanced skin permeation for prolonged time may lead to improved efficacy and better patient compliance.    

 

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Lovastatin, Proniosomal gel, Box-Behnken Design, Soya lecithin, TEM

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2018-07-31

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C S, P RP. Development and Optimization of Lovastatin-loaded Trans-dermal Proniosomal Gel using Box-Behnken Design. Scopus Indexed [Internet]. 2018 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 May 18];11(4):4196-207. Available from: http://www.ijpsnonline.com/index.php/ijpsn/article/view/382

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