Evaluation of Tadalafil Nanosuspensions and Their PEG Solid Dispersion Matrices for Enhancing Its Dissolution Properties
Journal Title: AAPS PharmSciTech - Year 2014, Vol 15, Issue 2
Abstract
The aim of this work was to prepare and evaluate Tadalafil nanosuspensions and their PEG 4000 solid dispersion matrices to enhance its dissolution rate. Nanosuspensions were prepared by precipitation/ultrasonication technique at 5°C where different stabilizers were screened for stabilization. Nanosuspensions were characterized in terms of particle size and charge. Screening process limited suitable stabilizers into structurally related surfactants composed of a mixture of Tween80 and Span80 at 1:1 ratio (in percent, weight/volume) in adjusted alkaline pH (named TDTSp-OH). The surfactant mixture aided the production of nanosuspensions with an average particle size of 193 ± 8 nm and with short-term stability sufficient for further processing. Solid dispersion matrices made of dried Tadalafil nanosuspensions or dried Tadalafil raw powder suspensions and PEG 4000 as a carrier were prepared by direct compression. Drying was performed via dry heat or via freeze dry. Drug release studies showed that, in general, tablet formulations made of freeze-dried product exhibited faster initial release rates than the corresponding tablets made of oven-dried products which could be attributed to possible larger crystal growth and larger crushing strengths of oven-dried formulations. At best, 60% of drug was released from solid dispersion matrices, while more than 90% of drug was released from TDTSp-OH nanosuspension within the first 5 min. In conclusion, Tadalafil nanosuspensions obtained using a mixed surfactant system provided rapid dissolution rates of Tadalafil that can theoretically enhance its bioavailability.
Authors and Affiliations
Wasfy M. Obeidat, Al-Sayed A. Sallam
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