Title:Nanoemulsion Based Supramolecular Drug Delivery Systems for
Therapeutic Management of Fungal Infections
Volume: 14
Issue: 1
Author(s): Surjeet Kaur Sethi, Honey Goel*Viney Chawla*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, 151203, Punjab, India
- Department of Pharmaceutics, University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, 151203, Punjab, India
Keywords:
Supramolecular drug delivery, self-assemblies, emulsions, fungal infections, antifungal agents, drug delivery.
Abstract: Fungal infections are one of the significant causes of death worldwide. Antifungal agents
are associated with several side effects and toxicities while treating these infections. To overcome
these physicochemical and pharmacokinetic side effects of antifungal agents, supramolecular drug
delivery systems can be employed. The emulsion-based supramolecular assemblies, i.e., microemulsion
and nanoemulsion, can be functionalized to achieve targeted delivery of antifungal drugs
at the desired body sites. Emulsion based supramolecular assemblies have the ability to minimize
the side effects related to antifungal agents and enhance their efficacy and safety profile. The present
review focuses on the severe fungal infections and antifungal agents available for their management
with their drawbacks. This review also introduces various emulsion-based supramolecular
drug delivery approaches that may improve the usability of antifungal agents or reduce their side
effects to treat fungal infections.