Characterization of the complexes of furosemide with 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin and sulfobutyl ether-7-beta-cyclodextrin.

The purpose of this study was to prepare and characterize complexes of furosemide with 2-hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (2-HP-beta-CD) and sulfobutyl ether-7-beta-cyclodextrin (SBE-7-beta-CD). Solid complexes of furosemide with 2-HP-beta-CD and SBE-7-beta-CD were prepared by using both a freeze-drying and kneading method. Physical mixtures were prepared for comparison.