Optimization of a dry powder inhaler of ciprofloxacin-loaded polymeric nanomicelles by spray drying process. 2019

Mahdieh Farhangi, and Arash Mahboubi, and Farzad Kobarfard, and Alireza Vatanara, and Seyed Alireza Mortazavi
a Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy , Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences , Tehran , Iran.

Ciprofloxacin is a commonly prescribed antibiotic for treatment of pulmonary infections. Nanocarriers such as nanomicelles can increase the drug residence time in the lungs and enhance their antibacterial effects. Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) are the preferred pulmonary drug delivery system and preparation of an optimum nanoaggregate from nanomicelles by means of spray drying would be valuable. The two-level full factorial design was performed in 16 runs. The effects of carrier type, anti-adhesion agent type, carrier to nanoparticle ratio and anti-adhesion agent to carrier ratio on the size of the microparticles, their in vitro pulmonary deposition, and redispersibility were investigated. Its antibacterial effects against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pneumoniae also were investigated. All independent variables were fitted into two-factorial interaction models. The optimum nanoaggregate was prepared using mannitol and L-phenylalanine with a D0.5 of 1.7 µm and 60% fine particles. The process had no negative effect on the stability or drug release profile of the nanomicelles. The antibacterial effects of ciprofloxacin against microorganisms increased significantly. This spray drying process could be used for preparation of an optimum DPI from polymeric nanomicelles. This formulation could increase the efficacy of ciprofloxacin for treatment of pulmonary infections.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007711 Klebsiella pneumoniae Gram-negative, non-motile, capsulated, gas-producing rods found widely in nature and associated with urinary and respiratory infections in humans. Bacillus pneumoniae,Bacterium pneumoniae crouposae,Hyalococcus pneumoniae,Klebsiella pneumoniae aerogenes,Klebsiella rhinoscleromatis
D008353 Mannitol A diuretic and renal diagnostic aid related to sorbitol. It has little significant energy value as it is largely eliminated from the body before any metabolism can take place. It can be used to treat oliguria associated with kidney failure or other manifestations of inadequate renal function and has been used for determination of glomerular filtration rate. Mannitol is also commonly used as a research tool in cell biological studies, usually to control osmolarity. (L)-Mannitol,Osmitrol,Osmofundin
D008823 Micelles Particles consisting of aggregates of molecules held loosely together by secondary bonds. The surface of micelles are usually comprised of amphiphatic compounds that are oriented in a way that minimizes the energy of interaction between the micelle and its environment. Liquids that contain large numbers of suspended micelles are referred to as EMULSIONS. Micelle
D010316 Particle Size Relating to the size of solids. Particle Sizes,Size, Particle,Sizes, Particle
D010649 Phenylalanine An essential aromatic amino acid that is a precursor of MELANIN; DOPAMINE; noradrenalin (NOREPINEPHRINE), and THYROXINE. Endorphenyl,L-Phenylalanine,Phenylalanine, L-Isomer,L-Isomer Phenylalanine,Phenylalanine, L Isomer
D011108 Polymers Compounds formed by the joining of smaller, usually repeating, units linked by covalent bonds. These compounds often form large macromolecules (e.g., BIOPOLYMERS; PLASTICS). Polymer
D011208 Powders Substances made up of an aggregation of small particles, as that obtained by grinding or trituration of a solid drug. In pharmacy it is a form in which substances are administered. (From Dorland, 28th ed) Powder
D011550 Pseudomonas aeruginosa A species of gram-negative, aerobic, rod-shaped bacteria commonly isolated from clinical specimens (wound, burn, and urinary tract infections). It is also found widely distributed in soil and water. P. aeruginosa is a major agent of nosocomial infection. Bacillus aeruginosus,Bacillus pyocyaneus,Bacterium aeruginosum,Bacterium pyocyaneum,Micrococcus pyocyaneus,Pseudomonas polycolor,Pseudomonas pyocyanea
D002939 Ciprofloxacin A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline. Bay-09867,Ciprinol,Cipro,Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride,Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride Anhydrous,Ciprofloxacin Monohydrochloride Monohydrate,Anhydrous, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride,Bay 09867,Bay09867,Hydrochloride Anhydrous, Ciprofloxacin,Hydrochloride, Ciprofloxacin,Monohydrate, Ciprofloxacin Monohydrochloride,Monohydrochloride Monohydrate, Ciprofloxacin
D003890 Desiccation Removal of moisture from a substance (chemical, food, tissue, etc.). Dessication

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