ENHANCING FLUCONAZOLE SOLUBILITY AND BIOAVAILABILITY THROUGH SOLID DISPERSION TECHNIQUES: EVALUATION OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 AND SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SYSTEMS USING FIBER OPTICS

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dc.contributor.authorHATTALI, WSAen_US
dc.contributor.authorSAMUEL, BAen_US
dc.contributor.authorPHILIP, AK.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-12T07:20:50Z
dc.date.available2025-05-12T07:20:50Z
dc.date.issued2024-12
dc.description.abstractObjective: The triazole antifungal fluconazole is widely used for treating mycotic infections, but its efficacy is limited by its poor aqueous solubility and low dissolution rate, leading to reduced oral bioavailability. This study aimed to enhance the solubility and dissolution rate of fluconazole using solid dispersion techniques with Polyethylene Glycol 6000 (PEG 6000) and Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (SCMC) as carriers. Methods: Solid dispersions were prepared using the fusion method, and their physicochemical properties were evaluated against physical mixtures and pure drug samples. Results: The solid dispersion showed a significant increase in the dissolution rate, achieving 89.01% drug release in 180 min compared to 40.3% for the pure drug (p<0.0032) and 84.1% for the physical mixture (p<0.0453). The encapsulation efficiency of the solid dispersion was 39.24%, with a drug loading capacity of 19.62%. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the stability of the drug within the dispersion, while Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) revealed amorphous particles, indicating enhanced solubility. Conclusion: These results demonstrate that the solid dispersion of fluconazole with PEG 6000 and SCMC significantly improves its dissolution rate and flow properties, providing a promising strategy for enhancing the oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz-616, Nizwa, Omanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz-616, Nizwa, Omanen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, University of Nizwa, Birkat Al Mouz-616, Nizwa, Omanen_US
dc.identifier.citationHATTALI WSA, SAMUEL BA, PHILIP AK.. ENHANCING FLUCONAZOLE SOLUBILITY AND BIOAVAILABILITY THROUGH SOLID DISPERSION TECHNIQUES: EVALUATION OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 AND SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SYSTEMS USING FIBER OPTICS . International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences . 2024 Dec; 16(12): 51-59en_US
dc.identifier.issn0975-1491
dc.identifier.issn2656-0097
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/246457
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherInnovare Academic Sciences Pvt. Ltd.en_US
dc.relation.issuenumber12en_US
dc.relation.volume16en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.22159/ijpps.2024v16i12.52739en_US
dc.subjectBioavailabilityen_US
dc.subjectDissolution rateen_US
dc.subjectFluconazoleen_US
dc.subjectPEG 6000en_US
dc.subjectSolid dispersionen_US
dc.subjectSolubility enhancementen_US
dc.titleENHANCING FLUCONAZOLE SOLUBILITY AND BIOAVAILABILITY THROUGH SOLID DISPERSION TECHNIQUES: EVALUATION OF POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 6000 AND SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE SYSTEMS USING FIBER OPTICSen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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