Comparative acute toxicity of supramolecular complexes of Fenbendazole with Different Polymers used for targeted Delivery

Abstract

The purpose of the research is studying acute toxicity of supramolecular complexes of fenbendazole with different polymers obtained by mechanochemical technology as compared to the substance of the drug when administered to the stomach of white mice. Materials and methods. The acute toxicity parameters of supramolecular complexes of fenbendazole (SMCF) with different polymers were studied under the “Guide to experimental (preclinical) study of new pharmacological substances” and other rules. The drugs were administered once to the stomach of white mice of both genders with a body weight of 16–18 g at doses of 7,000, 10,000, 15,000 and 20,000 mg/kg by the drug. Each dose was tested on 10 white mice. For 14 days, we observed the general condition and behavior of animals, symptoms of intoxication and possible death. Postmortem examination was performed for the dead animals. Acute toxicity was determined by Litchfield and Wilcoxon (M. D. Belenky, 1963). Results and discussion. LD50 of the SMCF and the major drug of fenbendazole could not be established due to low toxicity. LD50 of the SMCF administered to the stomach of white mice was 20 000 mg/kg.