PLGA-based microspheres containing ropivacaine and betamethasone for sciatic nerve block in mice. (28th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wang, Chunquan; Yang, Jinjun; Chang, Weimin
• Is Part Of: Pharmaceutical development and technology. Volume 27:Number 5(2022)
• Page Start: 503
• Page End: 510
• Publication Date: 2022-05-28
• Subjects: PLGA -- microspheres -- ropivacaine -- betamethasone -- sciatic nerve block; Drug delivery systems -- Periodicals; Pharmaceutical technology -- Periodicals; Drugs -- Administration -- Research -- Periodicals; Drug Delivery Systems -- Periodicals; Pharmaceutical Preparations -- Periodicals; Technology, Pharmaceutical -- Periodicals; 615
• DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2020.1871011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1083-7450

Abstract

Abstract: The aim of the present study was to develop Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA)-based microspheres containing ropivacaine and betamethasone (RPC/BTM PLGA MS) by emulsion-solvent evaporation method. RPC/BTM PLGA MS were characterized by physical properties, such as morphology and particle size, and in vitro drug release. In addition, in vivo pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of RPC/BTM PLGA MS were also investigated. The prepared RPC/BTM PLGA MS was suitable for local injection with a well-dispersed spherical shape, high stability, and high encapsulation efficiency. The mean diameter was 14.8 ± 1.2 µm and the polydispersity index (PDI) was 0.32 ± 0.04. In an in vitro study of drug release, it can be concluded that the RPC/BTM PLGA MS exhibited sustained and long-term release properties for 16 days. Furthermore, the result of an in vivo study indicated that the RPC/BTM PLGA MS had sustained release effect and the pharmacodynamics result showed that preparing RPC/BTM PLGA MS as microsphere preparation could not only extend the drug effect time but also prolong the duration of local anesthetics compared with the common RPC PLGA MS.