Effect of Surfactant Chain Length on Emulsification Dynamics of Self Emulsifying Formulation of Poorly Soluble Drug.

Aim: In this work, the aim was to study the effect of the chain length of surfactant on the self emulsifying system of a poorly soluble drug, aceclofenac. The selection of almond oil as a lipid vehicle was done on the basis of solubility and compatibility of the vehicle with the drug.

Methods: The effect of varying chain length of different surfactants of Tween series, namely Tween 20, Tween 40, Tween 60 and Tween 80, was evaluated on self emulsifying efficiency by constructing the pseudoternary diagrams.

The ambidextrous cyclooxygenase: an enduring target.

With the discovery of COX, pain has not been treated in a relentless manner. Numbers of drugs with fewer side effects were discovered and are used successfully for treatment of pain. With new research coming into being since the discovery of COX, it was established that COX can be targeted not only for treatment of pain but for curing various diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, Glaucoma etc.