| Grant number: | 12/07251-6 |
| Support Opportunities: | Regular Research Grants |
| Start date: | December 01, 2012 |
| End date: | November 30, 2014 |
| Field of knowledge: | Health Sciences - Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Technology |
| Principal Investigator: | Osvaldo de Freitas |
| Grantee: | Osvaldo de Freitas |
| Host Institution: | Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto (FCFRP). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Ribeirão Preto , SP, Brazil |
| City of the host institution: | Ribeirão Preto |
| Associated researchers: | Cristiane Masetto de Gaitani ; Renata Fonseca Vianna Lopez ; Vinícius Pedrazzi |
Abstract
This proposal aims to develop a platform of mucoadhesive systems for topical/local release of drugs in the oral cavity. The study has as its starting point the use of anesthetic drugs in order to replace the injectable anesthetic in dental procedures. It will be developed and compared: i.fast-dissolving tablets, ii. films and iii. semi-solid mucoadhesive systems. The formulations will be characterized physical and physicochemically, and in vitro and ex vivo tests will be performed to assess whether the formulations present suitable properties. Moreover, we will investigate the potential of the application of iontophoresis to modulate the release rate, permeation and to maintain the effect of the drugs from the films and semi-solid formulations. In all cases, statistical tools will be used to the experimental design and selection of formulations with improved characteristics. It is expected that at the set time, the development of this research project contemplates: knowledge generation (undergraduate research work,master dissertation and doctoral thesis) scientific papers published in national and international journals; presentation in scientific meetings; technological advancement through the filing of a patent application; formation of highly qualified human resources in the Pharmaceutical science; strengthening and consolidation of research team in a strategic area for the country. (AU)
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