JAMILA OJOCHENEMI ABDULLAHI

Dr. JAMILA OJOCHENEMI ABDULLAHI

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 May 2025 in Pharmaceutics
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SJShery Jacob
Shery Jacob
JAJAMILA OJOCHENEMI ABDULLAHI
JAMILA OJOCHENEMI ABDULLAHI
SUShahnaz Usman
Shahnaz Usman
SBSai HS. Boddu
Sai HS. Boddu
sohaib naseem khansohaib naseem khan
sohaib naseem khan
ANAnroop B Nair
Anroop B Nair
Background/Objectives: Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is characterized by an exaggerated vasoconstrictive response of small blood vessels in the fingers and toes to cold or stress. Oral therapy with tadalafil (TDL), a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor, is limited by systemic side effects and reduced patient compliance. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a TDL-loaded nanoemulgel for transdermal delivery as a non-invasive treatment alternative for cold-induced vasoconstriction. Methods: TDL-loaded nanoemulsions were prepared using the aqueous titration method with cinnamon oil as the oil phase and Cremophor RH40 and Transcutol as the surfactant–cosurfactant system. The optimized nanoemulsion was incorporated into a carbopol-based gel to form a nanoemulgel. The formulation was characterized for droplet size, morphology, thermodynamic stability, rheological properties, in vitro drug release, skin permeation, and pharmacokinetic behavior. Infrared thermography was employed to assess in vivo efficacy in cold-induced vasoconstriction models. Results: The optimized TDL nanoemulsion exhibited a spherical morphology, a nanoscale droplet size, and an enhanced transdermal flux. The resulting nanoemulgel displayed suitable physicochemical and rheological properties for topical application, a short lag time (0.7 h), and a high permeability coefficient (Kp = 3.59 × 10−2 cm/h). Thermal imaging showed significant vasodilation comparable to standard 0.2% nitroglycerin ointment. Pharmacokinetic studies indicated improved transdermal absorption with a higher Cmax (2.13 µg/mL), a prolonged half-life (t1/2 = 16.12 h), and an increased AUC0–24 compared to an oral nanosuspension (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The developed TDL nanoemulgel demonstrated effective transdermal delivery and significant potential as a patient-friendly therapeutic approach for Raynaud’s phenomenon, offering an alternative to conventional oral therapy.