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Microneedle
Polymeric Microneedles Enhance Transdermal Delivery of Therapeutics
This research presents the efficacy of polymeric microneedles in improving the transdermal permeation of methotrexate across human skin. These microneedles were fabricated from PLGA Expansorb® 50-2A and 50-8A and subjected to comprehensive characterization via scanning electron microscopy,…
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Improvement of lidocaine skin permeation by using passive and active enhancer methods
Lidocaine is generally recognized and preferred for local anaesthesia, but in addition, studies have described additional benefits of lidocaine in cancer therapy, inflammation reduction, and wound healing. These properties contribute to its increasing importance in dermatological applications, and…
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Dissolving microarray patches loaded with a rotigotine nanosuspension: A potential alternative to…
Parkinson's disease (PD), affecting about ten million people globally, presents a significant health challenge. Rotigotine (RTG), a dopamine agonist, is currently administered as a transdermal patch (Neupro®) for PD treatment, but the daily application can be burdensome and cause skin irritation.…
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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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