Enhanced transdermal delivery of cyclosporine a by PP electret and ethyl oleate

Abstract

Transdermal delivery of high molecular weight compound is a great challenge due to the barrier function of the skin's outer stratum corneum (SC) layer. The aim of the present work was to characterize in vitro transdermal delivery of cyclosporine A through rat skin and the drug transdermal enhancing effect of PP electret applied individually and in combination with chemical enhancer. The permeated cumulative amount and steady state flux of the cyclosporine A were determined in following situations: (a) under application of PP electret, (b) after application of ethyl oleate, (c) combination PP electret and ethyl oleate. All the techniques could enhance cyclosporine A transdermal delivery. The combination of PP electret and ethyl oleate proved to be the most effective technique.