The aim of the present work is to develop rifampicin loaded phospholipid lipospheres containing sulfphobutyl etherβ-cyclodextrin and Vitamin C for inhalation to test their potential for deep lung delivery.The finding...The aim of the present work is to develop rifampicin loaded phospholipid lipospheres containing sulfphobutyl etherβ-cyclodextrin and Vitamin C for inhalation to test their potential for deep lung delivery.The findings of the solid state characterization revealed the amorphous nature of the lipospheres.These exhibited a better flowability,an aerodynamic diameter in the range of 1.76 to 3.99μm.Moreover,the fine particle fraction and emitted dose was found in the range of 68.84–83.73% and 80–93%,respectively.Moreover,lipospheres exhibited enhanced/equivalent efficacy in vitro in H37Rv strain.Hence,the results show the potential of lipospheres for pulmonary delivery of rifampicin.展开更多
文摘The aim of the present work is to develop rifampicin loaded phospholipid lipospheres containing sulfphobutyl etherβ-cyclodextrin and Vitamin C for inhalation to test their potential for deep lung delivery.The findings of the solid state characterization revealed the amorphous nature of the lipospheres.These exhibited a better flowability,an aerodynamic diameter in the range of 1.76 to 3.99μm.Moreover,the fine particle fraction and emitted dose was found in the range of 68.84–83.73% and 80–93%,respectively.Moreover,lipospheres exhibited enhanced/equivalent efficacy in vitro in H37Rv strain.Hence,the results show the potential of lipospheres for pulmonary delivery of rifampicin.