Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To prepare nifedipine microemulsion gels to increase the bioavailability.
METHODS Gelling agents and penetration enhancers were screened to determine the best prescription of nifedipine microemulsion and evaluate the quality preliminary.
RESULTS The prescription of nifedipine microemulsion consisted of emulsifier OP∶anhydrous ethanol∶ethyl oleate∶water with the weight ratio of 27∶13.5∶4.5∶55. Prescription of nifedipine microemulsion gels consisted of carbomer 940(1.2%) and azone(2.5%). The average diameter of nifedipine microemulsion was 9.963 nm with uniform size. Nifedipine microemulsion gels showed highest cumulative amount(
Q24h) of (296.35±34.66)μg·cm
-2 and steady penetration rate of (14.20±0.23)μg·cm
-2·h
-1. It showed good stability after high speed centrifuging, low temperature and high temperature test. After mouse skin irritation test, nifedipine microemulsion gels had less skin irritation and toxicity.
CONCLUSION Nifedipine is made in to microemulsion gel, the solubility is increased and the quality of the preparation is excellent.