Table 4.
Physical Stability of NIMO-TNE Following Dilution to 0.04 mg/mL in 5% Glucose
| Time(h) | Particle Size (nm) | PDI | pH | Content (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 240.23 ± 1.97 | 0.09 ± 0.03 | 4.57 ± 0.06 | 100* |
| 2 | 238.17 ± 0.84 | 0.06 ± 0.03 | 4.62 ± 0.03 | 100.33 ± 0.37 |
| 4 | 239.80 ± 2.79 | 0.09 ± 0.02 | 4.61 ± 0.05 | 99.91 ± 0.16 |
| 6 | 237.63 ± 3.48 | 0.08 ± 0.02 | 4.62 ± 0.04 | 100.81 ± 1.04 |
| 8 | 239.73 ± 2.54 | 0.10 ± 0.02 | 4.65 ± 0.04 | 100.49 ± 0.40 |
| 10 | 237.23 ± 2.96 | 0.08 ± 0.02 | 4.70 ± 0.01 | 100.30 ± 0.74 |
| 12 | 236.10 ± 1.77 | 0.09 ± 0.03 | 4.71 ± 0.05 | 99.36 ± 0.76 |
| 24 | 238.93 ± 3.18 | 0.08 ± 0.02 | 4.83 ± 0.04 | 99.28 ± 0.16 |
Notes: All the results are represented as mean ± SD (n=3). *Drug content at 0 h was set to 100% and NIMO content at the remaining time points was expressed as the ratio of drug content at each time point to drug content at 0 h.
Abbreviations: NIMO-TNE, two-vial formulation of nimodipine-loaded nanoemulsion; PDI, polydispersity index.