Journal of Pharmacovigilance

Anil A

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• Research Article
  Preparation and Evaluation of Floating Microspheres of Cefdinir in Treatment of Otitis Media and Respiratory Tract Infections
  Author(s): Anjali Devi N, Vijendar C, Anil Goud K, Anil Kumar D, Khaja M and Anil AAnjali Devi N, Vijendar C, Anil Goud K, Anil Kumar D, Khaja M and Anil A
  
  The main objective of the present investigation was to develop gastro retentive (floating) microsphere for Cefdinir. Cefdinir, Third-generation bactericidal cephalosporin antibiotic drugs has been chosen as a model drug in the formulation of floating drug delivery systems. It is a drug of choice in treatment of otitis media, soft tissue infections, and respiratory tract infections, including sinusitis, strep throat, community-acquired pneumonia and acute exacerbations of bronchitis. Three biocompatible polymers like HPMC, Ethyl cellulose and Eudragit were chosen in varying proportions with the drug. F5 formulation with drug: polymer (1:2) show excellent micromeritic properties, percent yield (87.22%), drug entrapment efficiency (92%), percent buoyancy (89%), and highest invitro drug release 98.9% within 12 h. In the stability studies no significant ch.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6887.1000209

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