Atenolol

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“FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ATENOLOL

TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM”
*Ramachandra M. Koli1 and Ritesh S. Bathe2
1
Department of Pharmaceutics, Sahyadri College of Pharmacy, Methwade, Tal. Sangola Dist
Solapur. Solapur University, (M.S.), 413307, India.
2
Bhagwant University, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
ABSTRACT
Article Received on
09 May 2017, The present study was carried out to develop the transdermal patches
Revised on 30 May l 2017, Containing Atenolol with different polymers of HPMC, PVPK30 and
Accepted on 20 June 2017,
DOI: 10.20959/wjpps20177-9533 EC was added in the formulation Propylene glycol used as a
plasticizer, DMSO, ethanol and eugenol is used as penetration
enhancers. Solvent Casting method was used for the formulation of
*Corresponding Author
patches. The patches showed satisfactory folding endurance and tensile
Ramachandra M. Koli
Department of
strength. And it indicated good physical stability. The drug-excipients
Pharmaceutics, Sahyadri compatibility studies were performed by Fourier Transform Infrared
College of Pharmacy, spectrophotometer (FTIR). The diffusion studies were performed by
Methwade, Tal. Sangola using modified Franz diffusion cell. In -vitro drug permeation test was
Dist Solapur. Solapur
carried for 24 hrs. F6 contain Eugenol is used as natural penetration
University, (M.S.),
413307, India.
enhancer it shows maximum drug permeation 96.45% of at the end of
24 hrs. Due to which reported that penetration enhancers had
functional groups with hydrogen- bonding ability effectively improving the drug transport
through skin and also improvement in the partitioning of the drug to stratum corneum. The
mechanism of drug permeation was followed diffusion controlled by zero order and Higuchi
matrix kinetics respectively.
KEYWORDS: Atenolol, Matrix type transdermal patch, HPMC, PVPK30 and EC, Solvent
Casting method.
INTRODUCTION
Transdermal drug delivery system (TDDS) are defined as, distinct dosage form which, when
applied to the intact skin, deliver the drugs, through skin at a controlled rate to the systemic
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circulation. Although some drugs have inherent side effects that cannot be eliminated in any
dosage form, many drugs show unwanted behavior that is specifically associated with a
particular route of administration. One recent effort at eliminating some of the problems of
traditional dosage form is the development of transdermal delivery system. Topical
application has also been used for centuries, predominantly in the treatment of localized skin
disease. Local treatment requires only that the drug permeate through the outer layer of the
skin to treat the diseased state, with the hope that this occurs with little or no systemic
accumulation. Certainly, each dosage form has its unique in medicine, but some attributes of
the transdermal delivery system provide distinct advantages over traditional methods.[1] The
transfollicular pathway in which the drug travels through cells and across them is the shortest
way that most likely provides relatively large for diffusion of a molecule. The intracellular
pathway avoids the cell contents, but aqueous considerably more tortuous. The transfollicular
pathway involves passage or diffusion of drug molecule through the hair shaft openings,
which presumably are filled with sebum. This route offers substantially lower diffusional
resistance to the most of the drugs that are generally not permitted fairly through other
routes.[3] However the path length is relatively long and the density of hair follicles in human
skin quite low. The transdermal permeation of most neutral molecules are recognized to be
primarily a process of passive diffusion across the intact stratum corneum through the
transfollicular region. The transdermal drug delivery systems have been designed as an
alternative route for systemic drug delivery. The systemic drug administration through skin
holds several advantages such as maintains constant drug level in blood, decrease of side
effects, and improvement of bioavailability by circumvention of hepatic first pass metabolism
and increase patient compliance. Now a day’s skin considered as a safe port for drug
administration, to provide continuous drug release into systemic circulation.[2] The best
mixture is approximately 50% of the drug being each hydrophilic and lipophilic.
MATERIAL
Atenolol was received as a gift sample from Medrich Ltd. Banglore PVPK30, HPMC, EC
Propylene glycol, DMSO, Eugenol, Ethanol, obtained from seva fine chemical Ltd, Mumbai.
All other materials and chemicals used were of either pharmaceutical or Analytical grade.
METHODS
Pre-formulation testing is the first step in the rationale development of dosage forms of a
drug. It can be defined as an investigation of physical and chemical properties of drug

substance, alone and when in combined with excipients. The overall objective of the pre-
formulation testing is to generate information useful to the formulator in developing stable
formulation. This first learning phase is known as pre-formulation.
Hence, pre-formulation studies on the obtained sample of drug include colour, taste,
solubility analysis, melting point determination and compatibility studies. Characterization of
Atenolol.
Melting point determination

The melting point of Atenolol was determined by using melting point apparatus.
SPECTROSCOPIC STUDIES
FTIR spectrum interpretation
The drug-excipient interaction study was carried out by using Infrared Spectroscopy. FTIR
study was carried out to check compatibility of drugs with excipient. The infrared spectrum
of the pure Atenolol sample was recorded and the spectral analysis was done. The dry sample
of drug was directly placed after mixing and triturating with dry potassium bromide.
UV spectroscopy
Preparation of calibration curve for Atenolol.
Determination of λmax
A 10mg of Atenolol was accurately weighed and was first dissolved in 35ml methanol
solution. The solution was then diluted using phosphate Buffer (pH- 7.4) to 100 ml. UV
spectrums was recorded in the wavelength range 400-200 nm.
Preparation of standard solution

100 mg of Atenolol was accurately weighted and transferred to 100 ml volumetric flask
containing 40 ml Phosphate buffer PH 7.4 and volume made up 100 ml with Phosphate buffer
PH 7.4 From this solution, 1 ml was pipetted out and transferred to another volumetric flask
and volume make up to 10 ml with phosphate buffer PH 7.4 to give 100µg/ml.
Procedure
From the above standard solution 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0 ml was pipette out and subsequently
diluted with 10 ml with Phosphate buffer PH 7.4 to give 2-12 µg/ml. The absorbances of
these solutions were measured using UV spectrophotometer (Shimadzu UV-1800, Japan) at
275 nm using Phosphate buffer PH 7.4 as blank. This calibration curve was used for

estimation of Atenolol in transdermal therapeutic systems in present study.
Determination of partition coefficient

The partition coefficient of the drugs was determined using n-octanol as the oil phase and
phosphate buffer pH 7.4 as the aqueous phase. The n-octanol:phosphate buffer partition
coefficient serves as a parameter lipophilicity.an accurately weighed quantity of each 100mg
drug was dissolved in 10 ml of the n-octanol phase and shaken at 370C for 24 h against 10 ml
buffer in a sealed container. The two phases were separated and then they were analyzed
spectro-photometerically (ShimadzuUV-1800, Japan) for respective drug contents. The
partition coefficient of drug (Ko/w) was calculated using following expression;
Formulation of Transdermal Patches

Formulation of Drug Incorporated Transdermal Patches
Drug loaded matrix type transdermal patches prepared by using solvent casting method. A
petri plate with a total area of 50.24 cm2 is used. Polymers are accurately weighed and
dissolved in water, methanol (1:1) solution and kept aside to form clear solution. Drug was
dissolved and mixed until clear solution obtained. Propylene glycol used as a plasticizers and
eugenol, ethanol and DMSO are used as a permeation enhancer. Mix the above solution and
the resulted uniform solution is poured on the petri dish, which was lubricated with glycerine
and dried at room temperature for 24hrs. An inverted funnel is placed over the petri plate to
prevent fast evaporation of the solvent. After 24hrs, the dried Patches were removed and
wrapped in aluminum foil and kept in desiccators until used. Then the solution was poured on
the Petri plate having surface area of 50.54 cm2. Then the patches were cut into 2x2 cm2.
Table: 1. Formulation table of Atenolol patches.

Name of ingredient F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
Drug (mg) 30 30 30 30 30 30
EC (mg) 400 - - 400 400 400
HPMC (mg) - 400 - - - -
PVPK30 (mg) - - 400 - - -
Propylene glycol (%) 30 30 30 30 30 30
Ethanol(%) - - 5
DMSO (%) - - - - 5
Eugenol (%) - - - - - 5

Fig: 1 Prepared transdermal patch of Atenolol.
Evaluations of transdermal patches

Thickness[5]
The thickness of patches was measured by digital vernier calipers with least count 0.001mm.
The thickness uniformity was measured at five different sites and average of five readings
was taken with standard deviation
Weight variation[6]
The three disks of 2x2 cm2 was cut and weighed on electronic balance for weight variation
test. The test was done to check the uniformity of weight and thus check the batch- to- batch
variation.
Percentage Elongation[7-8]
The percentage elongation break is to be determined by noting the length just before the
break point from the below mentioned formula.
Where,
L1- is the final length of each strip
L2- is the initial length of each strip.

Folding endurance[9-10]
This was determined by repeatedly folding one patch at the same place till it broke. The
number of times the patch could be folded at the same place without breaking gave the value
of folding endurance.
Tensile Strength[11]
The tensile strength was determined by the apparatus designed as shown in fig 5.2.The
instrument was designed such that it had horizontal wooden platform with fixed scale and
attachments for two clips that holds transdermal patch under test. Out of the two clips one
was fixed and other was movable. Weights were hanged to one end of pulley and the other
end of pulley was attached with movable clip. The wooden plat form was such fitted that it
would not dislocate while the test is running. Three strips of patch were cut having 2cm
length and 2cm breadth. The thickness and breadth of strips were noted at three sites and
average value was taken for calculation. The rate of change of stress was kept constant with
the increment of 0.5g per 2 minutes. The elongation was observed and the total weights taken
were used for calculation. The tensile strength was calculated by using following formula.
Where,
L - Length, b – Thickness,
a – Width, ΔL- Elongation at break
Moisture content[12]
The films were weighed and kept in desiccator containing calcium chloride at 40°C in a dryer
for at least 24 hrs or more until it showed a constant weight. The percentage of moisture
content was the difference between constant weight taken and the initial weight and as
reported in terms of percentage by weight moisture content.
Moisture uptake study[12]

After films, of which the size is 2x2 cm2, were put in a desiccator with silica gel for 24 hrs
and weighed, the patches were transferred to another desiccator containing saturated solution
of potassium chloride solution (relative humidity 85%) after equilibrium was attained, the
patches were taken out and weighed. Moisture uptake capacity was calculated according to
the following equation:

Swelling index[12]
The patches of 2x2cm² was weighed and put in a Petri dish containing 10 ml of double
distilled water and were allowed to imbibe. Increase in weight of the patch was determined at
preset time intervals, until a constant weight was observed. The degree of swelling (% S) was
calculated using the formula
S (%) = Wt – Wo/Wo x 100
Where, S is percent swelling, Wt is the weight of patch at time t and
Wo is the weight of patch at time zero
Drug content[12]
The film sample of 2x2cm2 was cut and dissolved in 100 ml volumetric flask containing
phosphate buffer (pH 7.4) the flask was sonicated for 8 hrs. A blank was prepared in the same
manner using drug free placebo film of same area. The solution was then filtered using a
0.45µm filter and the drug content was analyzed at 275nm by UV spectrophotometer.
Diffusion studies[12]
Diffusion Cell
Fig 2. Diffusion cell.
Method
The glass Franz diffusion cell was used for release studies. The cellophane membrane was
mounted between donor and receptor compartment. The transdermal patch was fixed on

between donor and receptor compartments were clamped together and placed in a water bath
maintained at 37 ± 0.5°C. The volume of receptor cell was 25 ml and the effective surface
area available for permeation was 4.9062 cm2. The receptor compartment filled with pH 7.4
phosphate buffer. The hydrodynamics of the receptor fluid was maintained by stirring the
fluid at 600 rpm with star head magnet. Samples 2 ml were withdrawn at specific interval of
time. The same volume of phosphate buffer pH 7.4 was added to receptor compartment to
maintain sink conditions and the samples were analyzed at 275nm UV-spectro-
photomertically.
Stability studies[12]
 The stability studies of the formulations were carried out as per ICH guidelines. The
study was conducted at temperature of 40°C and 75 % RH. Transdermal systems of 2x2
cm2 area were wrapped individually in a butter papers, packed in aluminum foils and
placed in petri-dishes. These petri-dishes containing patches were stored at 40°C and 75
% RH for a period of one month. The samples were observed for physical changes like
colour, flexibility, etc. The drug content was detected.
RESULTS
Characterization of Atenolol
Appearance and colour of drug
The sample of Atenolol was found to be white or almost white powder.
Melting Point
The melting point of the Atenolol was found to be 1580C.
Solublity It is soluble in ethanol, Methanol, Sparingly soluble in water, Slightly soluble in

dichloromethane, Practically insoluble in ether.

Spectroscopic studies
Determination of λmax
Fig: 3. UV Spectra of Atenolol in Phosphate buffer pH 7.4 at 275 nm.
Standard Calibration curve of Atenolol.

Table: 2. Calibration curve data for Atenolol in Phosphate buffer pH 7.4
Concentration
Sr. No. Absorbance at 275 nm
(µg/ml)
1 0 0
2 2 0.155
3 4 0.275
4 6 0.405
5 8 0.535
6 10 0.655
7 12 0.789
Fig: 4. Standard graph of Atenolol in Phosphate buffer pH 7.4
Compatibility Studies
FT-IR Spectroscopy for pure drug:
The FT-IR spectrum of Atenolol presented in Figure 6.3 and FTIR peaks of Atenolol are
given in Table 6.2.

Fig: 5. FTIR Spectra of Pure Atenolol.
The FT-IR spectrum of Atenolol shown in Figure 6.3, revealed the presence of distinctive
peak at 1631 cm-1 due to C=O stretching , at 1510 cm-1 owing to –N-H deformation, at 1234
cm-1owing to –C-O, at 750 cm-1due to aromatic substitution and at 1443 cm-1 due to –C-H
deformation respectively.
Fig: 6. FTIR Spectra of EC.
Fig: 7 FTIR Spectra of HPMC

Fig: 8. FTIR Spectra of PVPK30.
Drug-Polymers Interaction Study

The FT-IR spectrum of drug and polymers revealed that major frequencies of functional
groups of pure drug remain intact in physical mixture; hence, there was no major interaction
between the drug and polymers used in the study.
Fig: 9. FTIR Spectra of Atenolol+HPMC.
Fig: 10. FTIR Spectra of Atenolol+EC.

Fig: 11. FTIR Spectra of Atenolol+PVP30.
The overlay of IR spectrum of drug and mixture of drug with polymer is shown in figure 6.8,
6.9 and 6.10 respectively which shows that peaks observed in spectrum of pure drug were
also observed in spectrum of mixture of drug with polymer. No significant changes in peak
pattern in the IR spectra of pure Drug and mixture of drug with polymer indicates that there is
no interaction between pure drug and polymer.
Evaluation of Transdermal patches

Physicochemical Evaluation
Table: 4. Physicochemical evaluation data of Atenolol Transdermal patches.
Formulation Thickness Weight % Drug Folding Tensile strength
Code (mm) variation (mg) Content endurance Kg/mm2
F1 0.36±0.01 0.234±0.01 93.92±3.32 135.7±12.04 3.45±0.81
F2 0.34±0.02 0.218±0.005 92.59±3.14 132.6±21.0 3.84±1.80
F3 0.38±0.004 0.222±0.021 91.51±2.17 134±18.20 2.40±0.70
F4 0.37±0.008 0.228±0.011 94.65±2.42 130±24.33 4.45±2.18
F5 0.35±0.09 0.225±0.017 93.36±2.02 131±22.03 3.41±0.86
F6 0.37±0.003 0.228±0.014 94.71±1.42 132±10.41 3.91±1.84
Table: 5. Physicochemical evaluation data of Atenolol Transdermal patches.

Formulation % Moisture % Moisture
% Elongation Swelling index
Code Content uptake
F1 24.43±2.51 1.85±0.35 4.87±3.13 24.17±1.38
F2 23.80±2.12 2.6±0.77 3.6±3.7 25.75±0.72
F3 25.75±2.61 3.1±1.29 5.3±1.22 25.50±2.12
F4 26.25±4.12 3.2±1.82 4.7±0.85 23.41±0.74
F5 28.04±4.71 3.23±2.78 5.7±1.45 22.82±1.25
F6 25.26±4.19 2.7±0.98 4.76±1.06 24.18±1.37

Table: 6. In-vitro Drug Permeation of Atenolol from F6 through cellophane membrane.

F6
Time in Square root of Log time
% Drug Log % Drug Log % Drug
(hrs) time (hrs) (hrs)
Permeated Permeated Retained
2 1.41 0.30 8.84 0.92 1.96
4 2.00 0.60 15.55 1.19 1.92
6 2.45 0.78 28.78 1.45 1.85
8 2.83 0.90 39.72 1.59 1.78
10 3.16 1.00 49.07 1.69 1.70
12 3.46 1.08 62.60 1.79 1.57
16 4.00 1.20 72.25 1.85 1.44
20 4.47 1.30 83.19 1.92 1.22
24 4.90 1.38 96.45 1.98 0.55
Table: 7. In-vitro Drug Permeation of Atenolol Data Batches F1-F6.

Time (hrs) F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6
2 8.85 7.53 8.58 8.43 5.87 8.84
4 16.64 14.03 14.47 14.42 11.70 15.55
6 28.56 27.26 27.31 27.20 33.95 28.78
8 35.18 36.47 32.65 33.99 35.26 39.72
10 50.10 48.85 46.19 47.46 46.45 49.07
12 58.75 60.39 57.40 58.69 60.05 62.60
16 71.58 72.38 67.03 68.46 69.64 72.25
20 73.02 83.43 76.92 79.27 80.58 83.19
24 84.76 90.00 79.29 92.57 93.85 96.45
Fig: 12. Comparative In-vitro Permeation Profile of Atenolol
According to Zero Order Kinetics Formulations F1-F6.
Fig. 13 Comparative In-vitro Permeation Profile of Atenolol

According to First Order release Kinetics Formulations F1-F6.
According to Higuchi Matrix Kinetics for Formulations F1- F6
According to Korsmeyer-Peppas Kinetics for Formulations F1- F6.

Table: 8. Kinetic values for drug release from transdermal therapeutic system.
Sr. No Zero First Higuchi Korsmeyer-Peppas Best Fit Model
Order Order
(r2) (r2) (r2) (r2) (n)
F1 0.990 0.949 0.990 0.902 0.93 Zero order
F2 0.996 0.856 0.996 0.906 1.05 Higuchi matrix
F3 0.989 0.968 0.989 0.911 0.95 Zero order
F4 0.995 0.862 0.995 0.926 1.04 Higuchi matrix
F5 0.988 0.843 0.988 0.859 1.13 Zero order
F6 0.997 0.805 0.997 0.914 1.01 Zero order
Stability Study
Present study was carried out to check the permeation and physical appearance of optimized
batch F6 was selected as an optimum batch and the stability study was carried out at
accelerated conditions of 400C and 75% RH at an interval of one month.

Table: 9. Stability Study of batch F6

Sr. no Evaluation Parameter At o day After 30 days
1 Thickness (mm) 0.38 ± 0.086 0.36 ± 0.065
2 Weight variation 0.227±0.013 0.225 ± 0.011
3 % Drug Content 94.71 ± 1.41 93.68 ± 1.25
4 Folding endurance 132 ± 10.41 130 ± 12.14
5 Tensile Strength Kg/mm2 3.91 ± 1.84 3.43 ± 1.64
6 % Elongation 25.26 ± 4.19 24.41 ± 4.3
7 % Moisture content 2.7 ± 0.98 2.5 ± 0.94
8 % Moisture uptake 4.76 ± 1.06 4.89 ± 3.03
9 Swelling index 24.18 ± 1.37 23.46 ± 0.97
Table: 10 Drug permeation study

Cumulative % Drug Cumulative % Drug
Time in (hrs)
permeated (At 0 day) Permeated (After 30 days)
2 8.84 7.53
4 15.55 14.47
6 28.78 27.31
8 39.72 35.18
10 49.07 48.85
12 62.60 60.39
16 72.25 71.58
20 83.19 82.18
24 96.45 95.38
DISCUSSION
For the development of every dosage form, pre-formulation trial is an important step. This is
more so in case of transdermal drug delivery systems, in which the drug has to pass through
the multi-layered lipid sheet as well as aqueous environment of the viable tissue. The goals of
the pre-formulation studies are to establish
1. The necessary physicochemical parameters of the drug substances
2. Its kinetics rate profile and
3. Its compatibility with common additives
Pre-formulation Study
Spectroscopic studies
Determination of λ max
A solution of 10µg/ml of Atenolol was scanned in the range of 200 to 400nm. The drug
exhibited a λmax 275nm in phosphate buffer pH 7.4 and had good reproducibility. The
spectrum obtained is shown in the figure 3. The peak showed in the figure is much similar to
the reported peak.

Calibration curve of Atenolol

(Table 2.) shows the calibration curve data of Atenolol in phosphate buffer pH 7.4 at 275nm.
(Figure 3.) shows the standard calibration curve with a regression value of 0.999, slope of
0.064 and intercept of 0.013 in phosphate buffer pH 7.4 The curve was found to be linear in
the concentration range of 2–12µg/ml. On the basis of obtained results (see table 2. and figure
3.); it was concluded that Atenolol obeys Beer- Lambert’s law in the range of 2- 12 μg/ml.
Solubility
The solubility of the drug in a given vehicle determines the active concentration at which the
drug could be presented on to the surface of skin. Hence, a good solubility in a chosen
vehicle ensures the movement of the drug through delivery systems. The Atenolol is soluble
in ethanol, slightly soluble in dichloromethane, and sparingly soluble water, practically
insoluble in ether.
Partition Coefficient
The drug without sufficient lipophilicity encounters difficulty in crossing the lipid bilayer.
However, when the lipophilicity becomes too prominent, the drug may form a reservoir
within these layers. Hence, a balance of hydrophilicity and lipophilicity is desirable in the
structure of drug and octanol-phosphate buffer (PH7.4) partition coefficient is thought be
good indicator. We found a partition coefficient value of 0.051 for Atenolol.
Melting Point
There is a linear correlation between log flux and reciprocal of melting points indicating that
the lower the melting point, the better the penetration. The melting point of Atenolol was
found to be 158°C.
Compatibility studies
The combinations were compared with the spectra of pure drug and individual polymer.
The principle peak obtained for the combinations were almost similar to that of the drug.
The FTIR spectra of drug, PVPK30, EC and HPMC, drug-PVPK30, drug-EC and drug–
HPMC did not shown any changes. The possibility of interaction was ruled out as there was
no major shift in the absorption bands of drug and the formulation.

FTIR
FTIR spectrum for Atenolol indicated characteristics peaks belonging to measure functional
groups such as principle peaks at wave number at 1631 cm-1 due to C=O stretching , at 1510
cm-1 owing to –N-H stretching, at 1234 cm-1 owing to –C-O, at 750 cm-1due to aromatic
substitution and at 1443 cm-1 due to –C-H deformation respectively.
Formulations of Transdermal Patches

Six formulations of Atenolol transdermal Patches compose with different polymers PVP K30,
Ethyl cellulose, HPMC and Propylene glycol as a plasticizer also DMSO and Eugenol and
Ethanol is used as penrtration enhancer. Where prepared by solvent Casting techniques using
bangles. The bottom of the bangle was wrapped with aluminum foil then solution followed
by drying at room temperature for 24hrs. Drug matrix was prepared by dissolving requisite
amount of drug (Atenolol) and EC in Water, methanol.(1:1) ratios To this solution Propylene
glycol (30%w/w of polymer composition) was added which is shown in (Table-4). The
formulations are subjected to evaluation for different parameters which are enlisted in the
(Table-4.) and (Table-4.). The prepared transdermal therapeutic systems were thin, flexible
and smooth. The solvent Casting method used for the preparation of patches was found
satisfactory.
Physicochemical Evaluation
The thickness of the patches varied from 0.34 ± 0.02 to 0.38 ± 0.004mm. The values obtained
for all the formulations are given in the table. The low SD values in the Patches thickness
measurements ensured uniformity of thickness in each formulation (Table-4). The weight
variation was to be in the range of 0.218 ± 0.005 to 0.234 ± 0.01mg. The values for all the
formulations are tabulated in the table. The weights of all transdermal systems were found to
be uniform with their low SD values (Table-4).
The drug content uniformity was determined for all transdermal systems. The results of this
study revealed that, the drug content was uniform in all systems with relatively low SD
values i.e. 91.51 ± 2.17 to 94.71 ± 1.42 (Table-4).
The folding endurance of patch is frequently used to estimate the ability of patch to withstand
repeated bending, folding and creasing and may encountered as a measure of the quality of
the patch. The folding endurance was found to be in the range of 130± 24.33 to 135.7 ±12.04
number of folds. The values for all eleven formulations are given in the table. This data

revealed that the patches had good mechanical strength along with flexibility (Table-4).
Tensile strength of the patch was determined to measure the ability of patch to with stand
rupture. The tensile strength was found to be in the range of 2.40 ± 0.70 to 4.45 ± 2.18
Kg/mm2. The formulation F6 showed the best tensile strength. The values for all the patch are
tabulated in the table (Table-4). The % elongation was found to be in the range of 23.80 ±
2.12 to 28.04±4.71%. The results obtained for all the formulations are tabulated in the (Table
5).
The percentage moisture content study was carried out to check the integrity of the
transdermal patches at dry condition. The moisture content was found to be in the range of
1.85 ± 0.35 to 3.23 ± 2.78. The values for all the patches are tabulated in the respective table.
The percentage moisture uptake test was carried out to check physical stability or integrity of
the patch at humid condition. Moisture uptake was found in the range of 3.6 ± 3.70 to 4.87 ±
3.13 (Table 3.5). Swelling index was found in the range of from 22.82 ± 1.25 to 25.75 ± 0.72
(Table-5).
In vitro Drug Permeation Kinetics

The results obtaining in In-vitro release studies were plotted in different model of data
treatment as follow.
The penetration of drug from the Patches is dependent on the type of polymer as well used
concentration. In-vitro permeation studies were carried out by using franz diffusion cell
through cellophane membrane in Phosphate Buffer pH 7.4. In drug Permeation study the
formulation F6 contain eugenol is used as natural penetration enhancer it shows maximum
drug permeation 96.45% of at the end of 24hrs. Due to which reported that penetration
enhancers had functional groups with hydrogen- bonding ability effectively improving the
drug transport through skin and also improvement in the partitioning of the drug to stratum
corneum. The drug permeation data was plotted for Zero order, First order, Higuchi model
and Korsmeyer-Peppas model to evaluate the permeation pattern of the dosage form. From
these plots, kinetic values of the drug permeation were determined. In Zero order plot the r2
value was obtained 0.988 to 0.990, 1storder it was 0.805 to 0.949 for Higuchi model it was
0.988 to 0.997 and for Korsmeyer-Peppas it was 0.902 to 0.926 describing the permeation
rate independent of concentration of drug. Hence, formulation prepared containing PVPK30,
EC and HPMC fit into zero order and Higuchi model behavior. The process of drug
permeation in most controlled permeation devices including transdermal patches is governed

by diffusion and the polymer matrix has a strong influence on the diffusivity as the motion of
a small molecule is restricted by the three–dimensional network of polymers chain. The In-
vitro permeation profile could be best expressed by Higuchi’s equation for the permeation of
drug from the matrix. from a homogeneous- polymer matrix type delivery system that
depends mostly on diffusion characteristics. To know the mechanism of drug permeation
release kinetics from these formulations, the data were treated according to; Korsmeyer-
Peppas model (log cumulative percentage of drug permeated vs.log time) equations (Figure
.15) All formulations F1 to F6 showed high linearity with slope (n) values ranging from 0.93
to 1.13 this (n) value indicating that the drug permeation is controlled by more than one
mechanism, The exponent (n) values was obtained for optimized formulation F6 by fitting
data into Korsmeyer-Peppas equation i.e. 1.013 indicating diffusion of drug from the
formulation followed Non-Fickian case II.
Stability Studies
Stability is the essential factor for quality, efficacy and safety of drug product. The drug
product with insufficient stability can result in change of their physical as well as chemical
characteristics. The selected formulations namely, F6 were subjected for stability studies and
observed for changes in color, appearance, flexibility and drug content at a temperature of
400C and 75% RH, at an interval of one month. There were no physical changes in
appearance, flexibility and color and physicochemical evaluation parameter was slightly
changed (Table-5). The percentage of degradation with respect to drug content was observed
1-2.
CONCLUSION
Recently the transdermal patches has been increasingly used for administration of drug
mainly because of advantages like the drug with narrow therapeutic window, or drug with
short half-life which causes non-compliance due to frequent dosing and easy removal of
patch from the site.
In the present study, attempt was made to formulate and evaluate TDDS for Atenolol by
solvent casting method. Low molecular weight, good permeability and shorter half-life of
Atenolol made it a suitable drug candidate for the development of transdermal delivery
system. The scheme of work has been divided into various parts. The collection of theoretical
and technical data by extensive literature survey, review of literature, drug and polymer
profile is presented. This was followed by procurement of material and standardization of all

materials used in the formulation of transdermal patches. In the pre-formulation studies

λmax, IR, solubility, partition coefficient and melting point of drug was determined to assess
its application for transdermal delivery.
The transdermal patches were prepared by using combination of different polymers along
with plasticizer and penetration enhancers. The three different penetration enhancers used.
The prepared transdermal patches were evaluated for evaluation parameters to check the
integrity of formulation such as thickness uniformity, weight uniformity, drug content
uniformity, folding endurance, tensile strength, percentage elongation, flatness, moisture
content, moisture uptake, swelling index, In-vitro drug diffusion through cellophane
membrane. The results obtained have been discussed in the Results of FT-IR revealed that
there was no chemical interaction between the drug and the polymer used. The prepared
transdermal patches were, thin, smooth and flexible, uniformity in drug content,
physicochemical properties were observed with their low SD values. Among the formulations
F6 was found to be best with respect to drug release rate i.e. 96.45% at the end of 24 hr. All
the formulations follow nearly zero order and Higuchi matrix kinetic by Non‐Fickian case II
mechanism of drug release. From the above result formulation F6 was found to be best
formulation for transdermal delivery of Atenolol that complied with all the parameters.
However Ex-vivo experiments need to be carried out to know the permeation pattern and
bioavailability of drug from the transdermal patches and thus enabling to establish In-vitro-
In-vivo correlation.
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Koli et al. World Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 7, 1244-1264 Research Article ISSN 2278 – 4357

“FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF ATENOLOL

*Ramachandra M. Koli1 and Ritesh S. Bathe2

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Melting point determination

Preparation of standard solution

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estimation of Atenolol in transdermal therapeutic systems in present study.

Determination of partition coefficient

Formulation of Transdermal Patches

Table: 1. Formulation table of Atenolol patches.

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Fig: 1 Prepared transdermal patch of Atenolol.

Evaluations of transdermal patches

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Moisture uptake study[12]

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Fig 2. Diffusion cell.

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Solublity It is soluble in ethanol, Methanol, Sparingly soluble in water, Slightly soluble in

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Fig: 3. UV Spectra of Atenolol in Phosphate buffer pH 7.4 at 275 nm.

Standard Calibration curve of Atenolol.

Fig: 4. Standard graph of Atenolol in Phosphate buffer pH 7.4

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Fig: 5. FTIR Spectra of Pure Atenolol.

Fig: 6. FTIR Spectra of EC.

Fig: 7 FTIR Spectra of HPMC

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Fig: 8. FTIR Spectra of PVPK30.

Drug-Polymers Interaction Study

Fig: 9. FTIR Spectra of Atenolol+HPMC.

Fig: 10. FTIR Spectra of Atenolol+EC.

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Fig: 11. FTIR Spectra of Atenolol+PVP30.

Evaluation of Transdermal patches

Table: 5. Physicochemical evaluation data of Atenolol Transdermal patches.

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Table: 6. In-vitro Drug Permeation of Atenolol from F6 through cellophane membrane.

Table: 7. In-vitro Drug Permeation of Atenolol Data Batches F1-F6.

Fig: 12. Comparative In-vitro Permeation Profile of Atenolol

According to Zero Order Kinetics Formulations F1-F6.

Fig. 13 Comparative In-vitro Permeation Profile of Atenolol

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According to First Order release Kinetics Formulations F1-F6.

Fig: 14. Comparative In-vitro Permeation Profile of Atenolol

According to Higuchi Matrix Kinetics for Formulations F1- F6

Fig: 15. Comparative In-vitro Permeation Profile of Atenolol

According to Korsmeyer-Peppas Kinetics for Formulations F1- F6.

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Table: 9. Stability Study of batch F6

Table: 10 Drug permeation study

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Calibration curve of Atenolol

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Formulations of Transdermal Patches

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