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bioadhasives Flashcards

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What is bioadhesion?

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the attachment or association of a drug carrier system to a biological surface for extended periods of time

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What is a drug carrier system?

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any pharmaceutical dosage form containing a bioadhesive polymer or ligand

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2 types of biological surfaces and their type of adhesion

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  1. mucus layer lining the biological membrane - mucoadhesion

2. epithelial cells beneath the mucus - cytoadhesion

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mucous membrane

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epithelial cell layer covered by mucous layer

single cell layer or stratified multilayer

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mucus

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secreted by goblet cells or specialised glands

viscoelastic gel matrix or mucin glycoproteins

mucus thickness varies

  • 50-450 microm in stomach
  • <1 microm in mouth
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5
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mucous turnover

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around 4-5hrs

affects resistance time of mucoadhesive formulation

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nature of mucoadhesive bonds

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  • non-specific interactions between mucous and mucoadhesive polymer
  • physical or mechanical interactions
  • chemical bonds
  • > ionic (mucous is -ve charged), H bonds, van der waals interactions
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types of mucoadhesive polymers

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  1. hydrogels

2. hydrophobic polymers

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What are hydrogels?

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hydrophilic polymer with swelling capacity

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examples of hydrogels

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carbopols
chitosan (+ve charge, can ionic bond)
sodium alginate
cellulose derivatives

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10
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type of delivery for hydrogels

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buccal

nasal

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11
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most popular mucoadhesive polymer

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hydrogels

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What are hydrophobic polymers?

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non-swellable

  • only van der waals interactions
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example of hydrophobic polymer

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polylactic acid (PLA)

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type of delivery for hydrophobic polymers

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oral delivery

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15
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properties of mucoadhesive hydrogels

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hydrophilic functional group

high Mr

cross linked network

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hydrophilic functional group of hydrogels

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form H bonds or ionic bonds with the mucus layer

water uptake results in polymer swelling and chain disentanglement

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17
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3 types of hydrophilic functional groups of hydrogels

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  1. anionic polymers - H bonding interaction with mucin, eg carbomer
  2. cationic polymers - ionic and H bonding interaction with mucin, eg chitosan
  3. non-ionic - H bonding interaction with mucin
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high Mr of hydrogels

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  • polymer chain length -> entanglement with mucin chains
  • optimin Mw = 10,000-4.000.000 Da
  • too high Mr - slow hydration and inadequate bond formation
  • too low Mr - excessive hydration, gel formation and complete dissolution in ucus, loss of adhesive ability
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cross linked networks

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degree of cross linking affects swelling capacity and chain mobility

high degre of cross linking may prevent over hydration but may restrict chain mobility

-> need partial cross linking, retains liquid behaviour so it can continue to interact

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drug release process from mucoadhesive hydrogels

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  • hydration of polymer and swelling of network

- chain relaxation and difusion of dissolved drug

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What is cytoadhesion?

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adhesion to cells

cell specific bioadhesion

  • a recognition ligand is attached to the drug carrier
  • useful for oral delivery

cell specific ligands

  • lectins
  • bacterial adhesins
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What are lectins?

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proteins or glycoproteins that specifically recognise and bind reversibly to specific carbohydrate residues in the intestinal epithelium

23
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lectins characcteristics

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plant origin
- tomato lectin, asparagus pea lectin (can interact with foods)

highly specific binding

mucus may inactivate them

bioinvasion

  • after binding, undergo cellular uptake
  • facilitate intracellular transport of drug
24
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benefits of bioadhesion drug delivery

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enhanced bioavailability

  • prolonged residence time
  • dec dosing frequency
  • inc in conc gradient

target drug delivery to site of action or site of absorption
- localisation of the delivery system at a given target site

25
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mucoadhesive in vitro testing

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force of attachment - measurement of adhesive strength between polymer and substrate

rheological measurement

26
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location of mucosal membranes in body

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GIT (oral, oesophageal tisue, stomach, small/large intestine)
nasal cavity
respiratory tract
ophthalmic (ocular) cavity
rectal cavoty
vaginal cavity
27
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advantages of buccoadhesive drug delivery

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  • drugs with GI s/e and/or oral metabolism (bypasses GIT)
  • high blood supply
  • robust epithelium (no permanent damage)
  • accessibility
  • resistant to removal by saliva flow and mechanical stress
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disadvantages of buccoadhesive drug delivery

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  • low permeability
  • > skin keratinised areas: gum, palates (barriers to absorption)
  • > non keratinised areas: sublingual, cheeks (good)
  • over hydration of polymer by saliva
  • mucus and epithelial cell turnover (5-6 days - long)
  • accidental swallowing
29
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dosage forms for buccoadhesive systems

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powder
tablet
patches
gels
pastes

-> non-irritant, small, flexible

30
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buccoadhesive systems for local effects

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Orahesive powder

Orabase paste

-> for mouth ulcers

31
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buccoadhesive systems for systemic effects

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Buccastem

Suscard

32
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mucoadhesive hydrogels for buccoadhesive systems

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Carbopol
polycarbophil
penetration enhancer if required

33
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advantages of nasal bioadhesive drug delivery

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  • drug with GI s/e and/or high 1st pass metabolism
  • accessibility
  • patient compliance
34
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advantages of nasal bioadhesive drug delivery

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  • drug with GI s/e and/or high 1st pass metabolism
  • accessibility
  • patient compliance
35
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disadvantages of nasal bioadhesive drug delivery

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  • low permeability
  • mucociliary clearance
  • turn over time for mucus is 10-15mins
  • epithelial damage by penetration enhancers

-> not the best form

35
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dosage forms of nasal bioadhesive systems

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viscous solutions
gels
powders
polymeric microparticles

35
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local effects of nasal bioadhesive systems

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budesonide for allergy

35
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systemic uses of nasal bioadhesive systems

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ketotolac for pain
antibiotics
vaccines (nasalflu vaccine)
peptides

36
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mucoadhesive hydrogels for nasal bioadhesive systems

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Carbopol
chitosan
xanthan gum
HPMC derivatives

37
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types of dosage forms for oral bioadhesive delivery systems

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mucoadhesive or cytoadhesive dosage forms

  • tablets, multiparticulate suspensions
38
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**DELETE***

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**DELETE**

39
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properties of mucoadhesive dosage forms for ORAL bioadhesive systems

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hydrophobic polymer (non-swellable) eg poly lactic acis

-> hydrogels are NOT appropriate (dissolves easily in GIT, will lose adhesive effect, want to avoid this)

40
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limitations of oral bioadhesive dosage forms

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dosage form elimination

lack of specificity

41
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advantage of cytoadhesive dosage forms for ORAL bioadhesive delivery systems

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targeting of specific sites in GIT

  • area of max absorption (eg small intestine)
  • area where a local effect may be required
42
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2 therapies used in OESOPHAGEAL bioadhesive delivery systems

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  1. anti-relfux therapy
    - sodium alginate mucoadhesive gel
    - protective layer adhered to oesophageal tissue
    - Gaviscon infant
  2. anti cancer therapy
    - localisation of Tx
42
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advantages of VAGINAL mucoadhesive systems

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  • avoidance of 1st pass metabolism
  • large SA
  • rich blood supply
  • mucoadhesive formulations increase retention
43
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disadvantages of VAGINAL mucoadhesive systems

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  • clearance by vaginal fluids (poor retention)
  • variable thickness of vaginal epithelium (rate and extent of absorption
  • potential mucosal irritation and damage to epithelium
43
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dosage forms of vaginal mucoadhesive systems

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gels
pessaries
creams
films

43
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LOCAL effects for VAGINAL mucoadhesive systems

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microbiocides for HIV prophylaxis
labour inducers (Prostin E2)
contraceptive (BufferGel)
antimicrobial (Canesten)

43
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SYSTEMIC effects of VAGINAL mucoadhesive systems

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treatment of STD
vaccine delivery
Tx of cervical neoplasias

44
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advantages of RECTAL mucoadhesive systems

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  • avoidance of 1st pass metabolism (drug absorbed by interior rectal veins)
  • large SA (300cm sq)
  • rich blood supply
  • mucoadhesion formulations inc retention
45
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disadvantage of RECTAL mucoadhesive systems

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potential mucosal irritation and damage to epithelium

46
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dosage forms of RECTAL mucoadhesive systems

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suppositories
gels
creams
films
thermoreversible mucoadhesive suppositories
47
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LOCAL effects of RECTAL mucoadhesive systems

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constipation
haemorrhoids
ulcerative colitis

48
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SYSTEMIC effects of RECTAL mucoadhesive systems

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anticonvulsant therapy

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