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Carvedilol solid dispersion for enhanced oral bioavailability using rat model

Javier Rueda Arregui, Surya Prakasarao Kovvasu, Priyanka Kunamaneni, Guru V. Betageri.




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The objective of the present study was to develop a solid dispersion formulation to improve oral bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drug carvedilol. Several solid dispersions were prepared by fusion-solvent method mixing different concentration of Gelucire 44/14 and Gelucire 50/13. To the resultant solid dispersions, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and amorphous fumed silica were added to obtain a free-flowing powder. The dissolution of carvedilol was evaluated using a USP Type-II dissolution apparatus. Solid dispersion with Gelucire 44/14 showed, in general, a lower extent of drug release when compared to Gelucire 50/13 at the same concentrations. Gelucire 50/13 in a ratio of 1 to 1.75 (drug: Gelucire) achieved a drug release of 83% in 4 h, a 5 fold increase compared to pure carvedilol. Inclusion of 10% D-α -tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate (vitamin E TPGS/ TPGS) a higher drug release was observed (88%). Parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (PAMPA) was used to evaluate the in vitro diffusion. Gelucire- TPGS solid dispersion showed a higher permeability coefficient compared to pure drug. After oral administration to Sprague-Dawley rats, a significant increase in the oral bioavailability of carvedilol was observed when administered as a solid dispersion in combination with Gelucire-TPGS, 169% higher compared to pure drug suspension.

Key words: Oral bioavailability, solid dispersions, carvedilol, Gelucire, TPGS






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