Bioadhesive Controlled Metronidazole Release Matrix Based on Chitosan and Xanthan Gum

Bioadhesive Controlled Metronidazole Release Matrix Based on Chitosan and Xanthan Gum

Metronidazole, a common antibacterial drug, was incorporated into a hydrophilic polymer matrix composed of chitosan xanthan gum mixture. Hydrogel formation of this binary chitosan-xanthan gum combination was tested for its ability to control the release of metronidazole as a drug model. This prepara...

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Main Authors: Ala’a F. Eftaiha, Nidal Qinna, Iyad S. Rashid, Mayyas M. Al Remawi, Munther R. Al Shami, Tawfiq A. Arafat, Adnan A. Badwan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-05-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
metronidazole
chitosan
xanthan gum
bioadhesion
bioavailability
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/8/5/1716/

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