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Dissolving microarray patches for transdermal delivery of risperidone for schizophrenia management
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder that results from abnormal levels of neurotransmitters in the brain. Risperidone (RIS) is a common drug prescribed for the treatment of schizophrenia. RIS is a hydrophobic drug that is typically administered orally or intramuscularly. Transdermal drug delivery…
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In vitro evaluation of microneedle strength: a comparison of test configurations and experimental…
Abstract
To ensure the safe and effective application of microneedles for drug delivery to the skin, the mechanical properties the microneedles and their ability to penetrate the skin are critical quality control parameters. While ex vivo and in vivo evaluations may be valuable to demonstrate…
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Formulation and evaluation of ivermectin-loaded dissolving microarray patches for rosacea disease
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Purpose
This investigation aims to develop and characterise dissolving microarray patches (MAPs) loaded with ivermectin (IVM) for rosacea therapy.
Methods
Tween® 80 and Soluplus® were evaluated to enhance the water solubility of IVM powder. Three dissolving MAPs were fabricated using…
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Long-acting transdermal drug delivery formulations: Current developments and innovative…
Transdermal administration remains an active research and development area as an alternative route for long-acting drug delivery. It avoids major drawbacks of conventional oral (gastrointestinal side effects, low drug bioavailability, and need for multiple dosing) or parenteral routes (invasiveness,…
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Calcipotriol Nanosuspension-Loaded Trilayer Dissolving Microneedle Patches for the Treatment of…
Psoriasis, affecting 2–3% of the global population, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition without a definitive cure. Current treatments focus on managing symptoms. Recognizing the need for innovative drug delivery methods to enhance patient adherence, this study explores a new approach using…
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Novel nano-in-micro fabrication technique of diclofenac nanoparticles loaded microneedle patches for…
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Diclofenac, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, is commonly prescribed for managing osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-surgical pain. However, oral administration of diclofenac often leads to adverse effects. This study introduces an innovative nano-in-micro approach to…
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Hollow microneedles for ocular drug delivery
Microneedles (MNs) are micron-sized needles, typically <2 mm in length, arranged either as an array or as single needle. These MNs offer a minimally invasive approach to ocular drug delivery due to their micron size (reducing tissue damage compared to that of hypodermic needles) and overcoming…
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Transdermal Delivery of Pramipexole Using Microneedle Technology for the Potential Treatment of…
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease primarily impacting neurons responsible for dopamine production within the brain. Pramipexole (PRA) is a dopamine agonist that is currently available in tablet form. However, individuals with PD commonly encounter difficulties with…
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Design of a Novel Delivery Efficiency Feedback System for Biphasic Dissolving Microarray Patches…
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Dissolving microarray patches (DMAPs) represent an innovative approach to minimally invasive transdermal drug delivery, demonstrating efficacy in delivering both small and large therapeutic molecules. However, concerns raised in end-user surveys have hindered their commercialization…
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Evaluation of 3D-Printed Solid Microneedles Coated with Electrosprayed Polymeric Nanoparticles for…
In the current study, coated microneedle arrays were fabricated by means of digital light processing (DLP) printing. Three different shapes were designed, printed, and coated with PLGA particles containing two different actives. Rivastigmine (RIV) and N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) were coformulated via…
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