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        <journal-title>Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Integrated Medical Sciences</journal-title>
        <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="publisher">jprims</abbrev-journal-title>
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      <issn pub-type="epub">3049-1681</issn>
      <publisher>
        <publisher-name>Dr. Arpan Kumar Tripathi</publisher-name>
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      <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">jprims-00000018</article-id>
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        <article-title>Itraconazole Nanoemulsion Formulation and Assessment for Improved Oral Bioavailability</article-title>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Chanda</surname>
            <given-names>Rashmi </given-names>
          </name>
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        <contrib contrib-type="author">
          <name>
            <surname>Kumar</surname>
            <given-names>Deleshwar </given-names>
          </name>
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      <aff id="aff1">KIPS, Shrishankaracharya Professional University, (C.G). India</aff>
      <pub-date pub-type="epub" iso-8601-date="2026">
        <year>2026</year>
      </pub-date>
      <volume>2</volume>
      <issue>1</issue>
      <abstract>
        <p>
Itraconazole is a potent antifungal agent, which has poor solubility and high first-pass metabolism, thus limiting its oral bioavailability. The present research work focuses on the enhancement of itraconazole&apos;s bioavailability through the formulation and evaluation of a nanoemulsion. A nanoemulsion was prepared with the help of Tween 80, medium-chain triglycerides, and propylene glycol. It was ensured the stability of the drug was ensured through mean particle size, 180 nm, polydispersity index of 0.15, and zeta potential of -22.4 mV. In vitro drug release experiments showed that the amount released was 88% within 4 hours, which is significantly higher compared to the output from the basic suspension with around 50% release. The ex vivo permeation experiments showed improvement in the drug permeability, sixfold. Pharmacokinetic studies in rats demonstrated high values of the obtained peak concentrations C_max of 25.4 μg/ml, and AUC_0-∞ of 110.2 μg·hr/ml. Stability studies from three months&apos; duration showed a broader durability of the formulation. Noticeably, the outcome is a novel agent in this clinical environment that can increase oral bioavailability and simultaneously enhance drug activity.</p>
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        <kwd>Polydispersity Index (PDI)</kwd>
        <kwd>Gastrointestinal Absorption</kwd>
        <kwd>Nanoemulsion</kwd>
        <kwd>First-Pass Metabolism</kwd>
        <kwd>Bioavailability</kwd>
        <kwd>Antifungal Drug</kwd>
        <kwd>Itraconazole</kwd>
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