Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy

Mefenamic acid (MEF) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) characterized by low bioavailability with relative high toxicity. Despite the efforts which have been paid to enhance its bioavailability, its inherent toxicity remains the limiting factor for its medical uses. Designing MFE as a...

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Main Authors: Jarrar, Qais Bashir Mahmoud, Ahmad, Zuraini, Abdul Kadir, Arifah, Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin, Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim
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Language:English
Published: Malaysia Association of Research and Education for Educators 2017
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59391/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59391/1/Liposome%20encapsulation%20a%20promising%20approach%20to%20enhanced%20and%20safe%20mefenamic%20acid%20therapy.pdf
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author Jarrar, Qais Bashir Mahmoud
Ahmad, Zuraini
Abdul Kadir, Arifah
Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin
Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim
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Ahmad, Zuraini
Abdul Kadir, Arifah
Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin
Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim
author_sort Jarrar, Qais Bashir Mahmoud
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description Mefenamic acid (MEF) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) characterized by low bioavailability with relative high toxicity. Despite the efforts which have been paid to enhance its bioavailability, its inherent toxicity remains the limiting factor for its medical uses. Designing MFE as a prodrug of ester derivatives can attenuate gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity, but shows no advantages in term of therapeutic efficacy. Liposomes have a dual action and would be a promising tool to enhance MFE bioavailability and reduce its gastric and systemic adverse reactions. This review covers the pharmacological and toxicological aspects of MFE and provides substantial trend to enhance its clinical therapy.
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spelling upm-593912018-03-01T02:46:19Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59391/ Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy Jarrar, Qais Bashir Mahmoud Ahmad, Zuraini Abdul Kadir, Arifah Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim Mefenamic acid (MEF) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) characterized by low bioavailability with relative high toxicity. Despite the efforts which have been paid to enhance its bioavailability, its inherent toxicity remains the limiting factor for its medical uses. Designing MFE as a prodrug of ester derivatives can attenuate gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity, but shows no advantages in term of therapeutic efficacy. Liposomes have a dual action and would be a promising tool to enhance MFE bioavailability and reduce its gastric and systemic adverse reactions. This review covers the pharmacological and toxicological aspects of MFE and provides substantial trend to enhance its clinical therapy. Malaysia Association of Research and Education for Educators 2017 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59391/1/Liposome%20encapsulation%20a%20promising%20approach%20to%20enhanced%20and%20safe%20mefenamic%20acid%20therapy.pdf Jarrar, Qais Bashir Mahmoud and Ahmad, Zuraini and Abdul Kadir, Arifah and Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin and Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim (2017) Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy. International Research Journal of Education and Sciences, 1 (1). pp. 32-39. ISSN 2550-2158 http://www.masree.info/journal/irjes/2017-vol-1-issue-1/
spellingShingle Jarrar, Qais Bashir Mahmoud
Ahmad, Zuraini
Abdul Kadir, Arifah
Zakaria, Zainul Amiruddin
Abdullah, Muhammad Nazrul Hakim
Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
title Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
title_full Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
title_fullStr Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
title_full_unstemmed Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
title_short Liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
title_sort liposome encapsulation: a promising approach to enhanced and safe mefenamic acid therapy
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59391/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59391/1/Liposome%20encapsulation%20a%20promising%20approach%20to%20enhanced%20and%20safe%20mefenamic%20acid%20therapy.pdf