STRATEGI BERBASIS MICRONEEDLE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EFEKTIFITAS PEMBERIAN OBAT TRANSDERMAL: LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Benni Iskandar Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Ariyana Najwa Nabila Suzarman Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Bulan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Mutiara Putri Amri Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Rinda Aryudhini Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Rivaldo Andy Tanzil Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Rizky Fadli Putra Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Shelvy Nurhaliza Harianda Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Siti Nuraida Harahap Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Siti Rahmah Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Thoriq El Haque Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia
  • Neni Frimayanti Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Farmasi Riau, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36387/34gtrt37

Keywords:

Bioavailability, drug delivery system, transdermal, microneedle

Abstract

Microneedle technology has emerged as a promising innovation in transdermal drug delivery, addressing limitations found in conventional methods. Microneedles enable efficient, minimally painful drug administration and enhance the bioavailability of poorly absorbed drugs. Despite their advantages, challenges in design and material selection remain barriers to broader clinical acceptance. Microneedle formulations commonly incorporate liquid and solid lipids as excipients to improve system stability and delivery flexibility. Key parameters such as particle size (PS), polydispersity index (PDI), and encapsulation efficiency (EE) are evaluated to ensure product quality. This study began with a keyword-based literature search, yielding 189 articles. After screening and elimination, 20 journals were selected for in-depth analysis. The literature review indicates that microneedle technology significantly improves drug bioavailability, immune response, and patient comfort compared to traditional injection methods. Moreover, it shows potential in minimizing side effects and enabling more controlled drug release. This research provides insight into microneedles as a new paradigm in drug and vaccine delivery, highlighting their potential for safer and more effective clinical applications.

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Published

2026-05-30

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STRATEGI BERBASIS MICRONEEDLE UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EFEKTIFITAS PEMBERIAN OBAT TRANSDERMAL: LITERATURE REVIEW. JIFI [Internet]. 2026 May 30 [cited 2026 Jun. 25];9(1):1-14. Available from: https://e-jurnal.stikes-isfi.ac.id/index.php/JIFI/article/view/2562