Anti-inflammatory activity of niosome encapsulated diclofenac sodium in arthritic rats

  • R. A.R. Naresh
  • , G. K. Pillai
  • , N. Udupa*
  • , G. Chandrashekar
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Synthetic analogues of liposomes prepared from non-ionic surfactants, known as niosomes, have been used as vesicular drug carriers. Diclofenac sodium has been entrapped in niosomes comprising Tween 85 and Tween 85- poloxamer F 108 mixture. Anti-inflammatory efficacy of these niosomes were compared with that of free diclofenac sodium in adjuvant induced arthritic rats. It was found that the niosomal diclofenac sodium formulations prepared by employing a 1:1 combination of Tween 85 and poloxamer F 108 elicits a better and consistent anti-inflammatory activity for more than 72 hours after administration of a single dose.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)46-48
    Number of pages3
    JournalIndian Journal of Pharmacology
    Volume26
    Issue number1
    Publication statusPublished - 1994

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Pharmacology
    • Pharmacology (medical)

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