A Comparative Study of Acyclovir icroencapsulation by Novel Solvent Evaporation-Matrix Erosion and Spray Drying Techniques
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https://doi.org/10.37285/ijpsn.2012.5.1.6Abstract
Designing and evaluating a multiparticulate controlled release dosage form, to increase the efficacy of acyclovir (a selective antiherpes agent). Spray drying technique for microsphere production is compared with novel solvent evaporation-matrix erosion technique for variable drug loading in different concentration of ethyl cellulose. The microspheres were characterized for physicochemical properties. The microspheres sizes were ranged from 7-25 μm. The spray dried microspheres had better encapsulation efficiency (up to 91%) compared to that of novel solvent evaporation-matrix erosion technique microspheres. Scanning electron microscopy confirmed spherical geometry due to high cross-linking density. Differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and x-ray diffraction studies showed chemical stability and intactness of entrapped drug in the microspheres. In vitro release of acyclovir from spray dried microspheres continued for longer period compared to novel solvent evaporation-matrix erosion method. Overall, the release studies depended on the concentration of ethyl cellulose, extent of drug loading, and the technique used to prepare microspheres. Thus, marked retardation of drug release may provide a useful effective anti-retroviral drug therapy.
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Acyclovir, ethyl cellulose, microspheres, novel solvent evaporation-matrix erosion technique, spray drying technique
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