Benzocaine complexation with p-sulfonic acid calix[n]arene: experimental (1 H-NMR) and theoretical approaches

The aim of this work was to study the interaction between the local anesthetic benzocaine and p-sulfonic acid calix[n]arenes using NMR and theoretical calculations and to assess the effects of complexation on cytotoxicity of benzocaine. The architectures of the complexes were proposed according to (1) H NMR data (Job plot, binding constants, and ROESY) indicating details on the insertion of benzocaine in the cavity of the calix[n]arenes. The proposed inclusion compounds were optimized using the PM3 semiempirical method, and the electronic plus nuclear repulsion energy contributions were performed at the DFT level using the PBE exchange/correlation functional and the 6-311G(d) basis set. The remarkable agreement between experimental and theoretical approaches adds support to their use in the structural characterization of the inclusion complexes. In vitro cytotoxic tests showed that complexation intensifies the intrinsic toxicity of benzocaine, possibly by increasing the water solubility of the anesthetic and favoring its partitioning inside of biomembranes

Micro and nanosystems for delivering local anesthetics.

FAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOOne of the most common strategies for pain control during and after surgical procedures is the use of local anesthetics. Prolonged analgesia can be safely achieved with drug delivery systems suitably chosen for each local anesthetic agent. This review considers drug delivery formulations of local anesthetics designed to prolong the anesthetic effect and decrease toxicity. The topics comprise the main drug delivery carrier systems (liposomes, biopolymers, and cyclodextrins) for infiltrative administration of local anesthetics. A chronological review of the literature is presented, including details of formulations as well as the advantages and pitfalls of each carrier system. The review also highlights pharmacokinetic data on such formulations, and gives an overview of the clinical studies published so far concerning pain control in medicine and dentistry. The design of novel drug delivery systems for local anesthetics must focus on how to achieve higher uploads of the anesthetic into the carrier, and how to sustain its release. This comprehensive review should be useful to provide the reader with the current state-of-art regarding drug delivery formulations for local anesthetics and their possible clinical applications.One of the most common strategies for pain control during and after surgical procedures is the use of local anesthetics. Prolonged analgesia can be safely achieved with drug delivery systems suitably chosen for each local anesthetic agent. This review considers drug delivery formulations of local anesthetics designed to prolong the anesthetic effect and decrease toxicity. The topics comprise the main drug delivery carrier systems (liposomes, biopolymers, and cyclodextrins) for infiltrative administration of local anesthetics. A chronological review of the literature is presented, including details of formulations as well as the advantages and pitfalls of each carrier system. The review also highlights pharmacokinetic data on such formulations, and gives an overview of the clinical studies published so far concerning pain control in medicine and dentistry. The design of novel drug delivery systems for local anesthetics must focus on how to achieve higher uploads of the anesthetic into the carrier, and how to sustain its release. This comprehensive review should be useful to provide the reader with the current state-of-art regarding drug delivery formulations for local anesthetics and their possible clinical applications91215051524FAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOFAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULO2006/00121-

Pharmacokinetic study of liposome-encapsulated and plain mepivacaine formulations injected intra-orally in volunteers

FAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOCNPQ - CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICOThe pharmacokinetics of commercial and liposome-encapsulated mepivacaine (MVC) injected intra-orally in healthy volunteers was studied. In this double blind, randomized cross-over study, 15 volunteers received, at four different sessions, 1.8 ml of the following formulations: 2% MVC with 1 : 100 000 epinephrine (MVC2%EPI), 3% MVC (MVC3%), 2% and 3% liposomeen-capsulated MVC (MVC2%LUV and MVC3%LUV). Blood samples were collected pre dose (0 min) and at 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 300, 360 min after injections. Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry was used to quantify plasma MVC concentrations. Pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and the areas under the curves (AUC(0-360) and AUC(0-infinity)) after MVC2%LUV and MVC2%EPI injections were smaller (P 0.05). Cmax, AUC(0-360) and AUC(0-infinity) after injection of the 2% formulations (MVC2%LUV and MVC2%EPI) did not exhibit statistically significant differences (P > 0.05). The pharmacokinetics of MVC2%LUV were comparable to the pharmacokinetics of MVC2%EPI. The liposomal formulation of 2% MVC exhibits similar systemic absorption to the local anesthetic with vasoconstrictor643397403FAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOCNPQ - CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICOFAPESP - FUNDAÇÃO DE AMPARO À PESQUISA DO ESTADO DE SÃO PAULOCNPQ - CONSELHO NACIONAL DE DESENVOLVIMENTO CIENTÍFICO E TECNOLÓGICO2006/00121‐9155554/2006‐

Sufentanil-2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin Inclusion Complex For Pain Treatment: Physicochemical, Cytotoxicity, And Pharmacological Evaluation.

Sufentanil (SUF) is a synthetic analgesic opioid widely used for the management of acute and chronic pain. This drug was complexed with 2-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (HP-β-CD) and the physicochemical characterization, in vitro/ex vivo toxicity assays, and pharmacological evaluation were performed. Differential scanning calorimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis, and X-ray powder diffraction showed the formation and the morphology of the complex. Nuclear magnetic resonance afforded data regarding inclusion complex stoichiometry (1:1) with an association binding constant (K(a)) value of 515.2 ± 1.2 M(-1) between SUF and HP-β-CD. Complexation with HP-β-CD protected SUF from light exposure and increased its photostability. Release kinetics revealed a decrease in SUF release rate (K(rel) = 7.05 ± 0.52 and 5.61 ± 0.39 min(-1/2) for SUF-HP-β-CD and SUF, respectively) and reduced hemolytic or myotoxic effects after complexation. Time course of tail-flick test showed that the duration of analgesia induced by SUF (150.0 ± 34.6 min) was significantly increased (p < 0.001) after complexation with HP-β-CD (355.7 ± 47.2 min) when injected at the same dose (1 μg kg(-1)), prolonging the duration of analgesia after intramuscular administration and representing an alternative on the development of effective and safe drug-delivery system for opioid analgesics.1013698-70