Table 8.
Stable zones and instantaneous release of lignocaine from the PHEMMAC/LIG drug-carrier systems with different MMA/HEMA compositions.
| Drug-Carrier System | Stable Zone (h) | LIG Released (wt %) | Release Rate (wt %.h−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHEMMAC-10/LIG | 0–5 5–168 |
33.50 ± 0.15 0.25 ± 0.08 |
6.50 ± 0.03 0.002 ± 0.001 |
| PHEMMAC-20/LIG | 0–5 18–168 |
46.00 ± 0.25 4.80 ± 0.32 |
9.40 ± 0.05 0.03 ± 0.01 |
| PHEMMAC-30/LIG | 0–5 36–168 |
47.00 ± 0.25 5.00 ± 0.32 |
9.40 ± 0.05 0.04 ± 0.01 |
| PHEMMAC-40/LIG | 0–5 120–168 |
7.80 ± 0.15 1.61 ± 0.38 |
1.96 ± 0.03 0.03 ± 0.01 |
| PHEMMAC-50/LIG | 0–5 5–168 |
5.03 ± 0.20 2.01 ± 0.63 |
1.00 ± 0.04 0.01 ± 0.01 |