FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF FLOATING MICROSPHERE OF CEFUROXIME AXETIL
Roshni Rahangdale, Dr Vijendra Nath Trivedi
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Pharmacy, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract
This study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of floating microspheres containing Cefuroxime axetil, a broad-spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic, to create a gastroretentive drug delivery system. The goal is to enhance the drug's oral bioavailability by prolonging its residence time in the stomach. Preformulation studies established Cefuroxime axetil's properties: a light-yellow crystalline powder with a bitter taste, soluble in water and 0.1 N HCl, and freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and chloroform. Its melting point was 132−135∘C, and its λmax was 282.0 nm. The floating microspheres were prepared by the solvent diffusion-evaporation method using HPMC and EC polymers. Formulation F3 was identified as the optimum batch, demonstrating the highest percentage yield (73.32±0.65%), maximum drug entrapment efficiency (75.56±0.23% w/w), and highest buoyancy (76.65±0.52%) with a short floating lag time (32±4 sec). In vitro release studies for the optimized F3 formulation showed sustained drug release, following Zero-order kinetics (R2=0.958). The conclusion is that this delivery system successfully achieves a prolonged gastric residence time and continuous drug release, thereby improving Cefuroxime axetil's absorption and efficacy.
Keywords: Cefuroxime axetil; Floating microspheres; Gastroretentive; In vitro release
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EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD)
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Published on : 2025-10-02
| Vol | : | 10 |
| Issue | : | 9 |
| Month | : | September |
| Year | : | 2025 |