KINETICS STUDY ON KETOPROFEN RELEASE FROM MINI TABLETS AND MULTI-COMPARTMENT SYSTEMS.

Thanks to multi-compartment systems it is possible to modify drug release. Two types of mini tablets containing 12.5 mg of ketoprofen were made: mini tablets of immediate (IR) and sustained (SR) release.

Bovine corneal epithelial primary cultures as an in vitro model for ophthalmic drugs studies.

In the recent years a significant development of investigations with regard to bioavailability of ocular drugs has been noticed. The corneal epithelial barrier is the main pathway for ocular penetration of topically applied ophthalmic drugs into the anterior chamber. To work out an in vitro model of bovine corneal epithelial primary cultures and exercise it for permeability research with lipophilic and hydrophilic markers, permeability coefficients estimation of the 6-carboxyfluorescein and rhodamin B was made.

Usefulness of the parent compound determination in bioequivalence evaluation of clopidogrel generic products.

Objective: The aim of the presented comparative study was to evaluate the bioavailability of clopidogrel (CAS 113665-84-2) formulations containing clopidogrel bisulfate (CAS 135046-48-9, CBS) 75 mg based on the parent compound (CBS) and its metabolite SR 26334 - clopidogrel carboxylic acid (CAS 144457-28-3, CCA) determination.

Methods: This paper presents the results of a comparative, randomized, two-way cross-over study on 48 healthy male volunteers assessing the bioequivalence of two products of clopidogrel 75 mg in form of film-coated tablets. In each of the two periods, separated by a 7-day washout period, a single dose of 150 mg (2 x 75 mg) of test and reference preparations was administered under fasting condition.