Novel potential for optimization of antitubercular therapy: Pulmonary delivery of rifampicin lipospheres

The aim of the present work is to develop rifampicin loaded phospholipid lipospheres containing sulfphobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin and Vitamin C for inhalation to test their potential for deep lung delivery. The findings of the solid state characterization revealed the amorphous nature of the liposph...

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Main Authors: Charan Singh, L.V. Seshu Kumar Koduri, Arti Singh, Sarasija Suresh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-12-01
Series:Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1818087615000641
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Summary:The aim of the present work is to develop rifampicin loaded phospholipid lipospheres containing sulfphobutyl ether β-cyclodextrin and Vitamin C for inhalation to test their potential for deep lung delivery. The findings of the solid state characterization revealed the amorphous nature of the lipospheres. These exhibited a better flowability, an aerodynamic diameter in the range of 1.76 to 3.99 µm. Moreover, the fine particle fraction and emitted dose was found in the range of 68.84–83.73% and 80–93%, respectively. Moreover, lipospheres exhibited enhanced/equivalent efficacy in vitro in H37Rv strain. Hence, the results show the potential of lipospheres for pulmonary delivery of rifampicin.
ISSN:1818-0876