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Review Article

Recent Advances in Vaginal Delivery for the Treatment of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Author(s): Sandeep Kaur and Sukhbir Kaur*

Volume 14, Issue 3, 2021

Published on: 21 June, 2020

Page: [281 - 291] Pages: 11

DOI: 10.2174/1573405616666200621200047

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Abstract

Background: Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common vaginal infection caused by candida species, affecting 70% of the women. It may occur due to the imbalance in the vaginal micro- biodata, pregnancy, diabetes, use of antibiotics, frequent sexual activities or AIDS.

Aim: The main aim of this review is to provide overview about different vaginal delivery systems for the administration of antifungal agents like conventional, mucoadhesive and muco-penetrating delivery systems.

Method: The conventional delivery systems available have limited efficacy due to the less residence time and adverse effects. In order to overcome these issues, a delivery system with mucoadhesive and muco-penetrating properties is required. Mucoadhesive polymers have excellent binding properties with mucin and thus increasing residence time. On the other hand, muco-penetrating polymers transport the antifungal agents across the mucus layer.

Results: This review summarizes the pathophysiology of VVC along with novel delivery systems for the treatment of infection through mucoadhesive and muco-penetrating approaches. Surface modifications of nano/ microparticles with mucoadhesive or muco-penetrating particles may provide delivery systems with improved therapeutic efficacy.

Conclusion: Based on the available data, conventional and mucoadhesive drug delivery systems have some limitations, they still require improvement/ development for safe and effective delivery of antifungal agents.

Keywords: Valvovaginal candidiasis, conventional delivery system, mucoadhesion, mucopenetration, novel delivery systems, Candida albican.

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