Binary inclusion complexes of diflunisal with β-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin: Preparation and characterization.

Low aqueous solubility and bioavailability is the limiting factor to achieve desired therapeutic efficacy for variety of new and existing drug moieties. The goal of the present study was to explore the effects of β-cyclodextrin (βCD) and hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD) on the solubility and dissolution profile of diflunisal (DIF) prepared by using two different methods (physical mixing and solvent evaporation) at DIF-cyclodextrins weight ratios of 1:1, 1:2 and 1:4. The phase solubility studies demonstrated that DIF solubility increased proportionally with an increase in βCD and HPβCD concentration.

Nanoemulgel, an Innovative Carrier for Diflunisal Topical Delivery with Profound Anti-Inflammatory Effect: in vitro and in vivo Evaluation.

Purpose: Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that directly affects joints. However, other body organs including heart, eyes, skin, blood vessels and lungs may also be affected. The purpose of this study was to design and evaluate a nanoemulgel formulation of diflunisal (DIF) and solubility enhanced diflunisal (DIF-IC) for enhanced topical anti-inflammatory activity.

Effect of Hydrophilic Polymers on Complexation Efficiency of Cyclodextrins in Enhancing Solubility and Release of Diflunisal.

The effects of three hydrophilic polymers, namely, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium (CMC-Na), polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and poloxamer-188 (PXM-188) on the solubility and dissolution of diflunisal (DIF) in complexation with β-cyclodextrin (βCD) or hydroxypropyl β-cyclodextrin (HPβCD), were investigated. The kneading method was used at different drug to cyclodextrin weight ratios. Increases in solubility and drug release were observed with the DIF/βCD and DIF/HPβCD complexes.