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ArticlePharmaceutical nanotechnology2025

Formulation Optimization and Characterization of Tizanidine Hydrochloride-loaded Gold Nanoparticles Using Quality by Design Approach.

Milind Dharmraj Kamble, Mahesh Gaikwad, Rajendra Marathe, Mahendra Shirsat, Ganesh Tapadiya

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Milind Dharmraj KambleDepartment of Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics, Shreeyash Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Aurangabad, Gut No. 258, Behind SRPF Camp, Satara Parisar Aurangabad, India.ORCID 0000-0002-1821-3720
Mahesh GaikwadDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Ph.D. Scholar, Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, India.
Rajendra MaratheDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad, India.
Mahendra ShirsatDepartment of Physics Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathawada University, Aurangabad, India.
Ganesh TapadiyaDepartment of Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics, Shreeyash Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research, Aurangabad, Gut No. 258, Behind SRPF Camp, Satara Parisar Aurangabad, India.

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Abstract

backgroundGold nanoparticles (GNP) have been used extensively in cancer biologics and as drug carrier systems for improved pharmacokinetics and effective therapeutic action. GNPs also ensure reliable diagnosis with sensitive imaging.

objectivesThis study aimed to synthesize tizanidine hydrochloride (TZN)-biodegradable gold (Au) nanoparticles by the reduction of chloroauric acid (HAuCl4) with trisodium citrate using a microwave synthesizer and quality by design approach.

methodsThe formulation method used was optimized using a 3

resultsThe results of the study revealed that the optimized nanoparticles (TGN8) had a particle size (Y1) of 195 ± 1.2 nm, a polydispersity index of 0.2, and entrapment efficiency of 99.0 ± 2.9% at an optimized concentration of 14 mM gold salt (X1) and 100°C temperature (X2). Atomic Force Microscopy showed the spherical shape particles.

conclusionOverall, the study identified the optimal formulation conditions for TZN GNPs by considering the effects of independent variables on desired responses.

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ClonidineDrug CarriersGoldMetal NanoparticlesChemistry, PharmaceuticalChloridesCitratesDrug LiberationGold CompoundsParticle SizeTemperatureChloridesCitratesClonidineDrug CarriersGoldGold Compoundsgold tetrachloride, acidtizanidinetrisodium citrateentrapment efficiencyGold nanoparticlesmicrowave synthesizerpolydispersityquality by designtizanidine

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