Transdermal delivery enhancement of haloperidol from gel formulations by 1,8-cineole.

The feasibility of using 10% 1,8-cineole as an enhancer for transdermal delivery of haloperidol has been examined. In-vitro transdermal delivery across full-thickness human, rabbit and hairless mouse skins was measured from three polymer gel systems, hypromellose (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), Carbomer (Carbopol) 940 and macrogol (polyethylene glycol) using Franz cells. Values for the permeability coefficient kp, calculated as the product (Kh)x(D/h2) where these two factors were obtained from curve fitting of the non-steady-state equation over 24 h, were similar from the three formulations.

Bioequivalence evaluation of 320 mg gemifloxacin tablets in healthy volunteers.

This study was done to compare the bioavailability of a new tablet formulation of gemifloxacin (gemifloxacin 320 mg/tablet) with that of the reference product (factive 320 mg/tablet). The bioequivalence of a single dose (320 mg) was assessed for gemifloxacin included in the test and reference products by comparing the pharmacokinetic parameters derived from the plasma concentration-time profiles following administration to 24 healthy male volunteers in a balanced, 2-period, 2-sequence, 2-way crossover design. Plasma concentrations of gemifloxacin were analyzed by a validated and sensitive HPLC assay developed in-house.

Comparative bioavailability study of cefixime (equivalent to 100 mg/5 ml) suspension (Winex vs Suprax) in healthy male volunteers.

This investigation was carried out to evaluate the bioavailability of a new suspension formulation of cefixime (100 mg/5 ml), Winex, relative to the reference product, Suprax (100 mg/5 ml) suspension. The bio-availability study was carried out in 24 healthy male volunteers who received a single oral dose (200 mg) of the test (A) and the reference (B) products on 2 treatment days after an overnight fast of at least 10 hours. The treatment periods were separated by a one-week washout period.

Comparative bioavailability study of doxycycline hyclate (equivalent to 100 mg doxycycline) capsules (doxycin vs vibramycin) for bioequivalence evaluation in healthy adult volunteers.

This investigation was carried out to evaluate the bioavailability of a new capsule formulation of doxycycline (100 mg), doxycin, relative to the reference product, vibramycin (100 mg) capsules. The bioavailability was carried out in 24 healthy male volunteers who received a single dose (100 mg) of the test (A) and the reference (B) products after an overnight fast of at least 10 hours on 2 treatment days. The treatment periods were separated by a 2-week washout period.

Bioequivalence evaluation of two brands of cefuroxime 500 mg tablets (Cefuzime and Zinnat) in healthy human volunteers.

A bioequivalence study of two oral formulations of 500 mg cefuroxime axetil was carried out in 24 healthy volunteers following a single dose, standard two-treatment cross-over design at the College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working jointly with King Khalid University Hospital. The two formulations used were Cefuzime (Julphar, United Arab Emirates) as the test and Zinnat (Glaxo Wellcome, England) as the reference product. Both test and reference tablets were administered to each subject after an overnight fasting on two treatment days separated by a 1-week washout period.

Comparative bioavailability of two tablet formulations of ranitidine hydrochloride in healthy volunteers.

This investigation was carried out to evaluate the bioavailability of a new tablet formulation of ranitidine HCl (300 mg), Ranid, relative to the reference product, Zantac, (300 mg) tablets. The bioavailability was carried out on 24 healthy male volunteers who received a single dose (300 mg) of the test (T) and the reference (R) products in the fasting state, in a randomized balanced 2-way crossover design. After dosing, serial blood samples were collected for a period of 16 hours.

Effect of film composition and various penetration enhancers concentrations on prazosin release from acrylic polymeric films.

An investigation was conducted to evaluate the effect of changing the Eudragit RL 100 ratio and the influence of different penetration enhancers in various concentrations on the release of prazosin from Carboset 525:Eudragit RL 100 polymeric films using improved Franz diffusion cells, to choose the most suitable polymeric film ratio, the most appropriate enhancer and its optimum concentration to be used to achieve the maximum release of the drug. The results show that prazosin release from polymeric films containing Carboset 525:Eudragit RL 100 in a 1:1 ratio was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than from films in a 1:0.

Development and in-vitro evaluation of sustained-release meclofenamic acid microspheres.

Meclofenamic acid (MFA) sustained-release microspheres were prepared by the solvent evaporation method using cellulose propionate (CP) polymer and acetone as the polymer solvent. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used as a channelling agent to improve the release properties of MFA at 1:2:1 drug to polymer to PEG ratio. The microspheres prepared at three different speeds (600, 800 and 1000 rpm) were characterized with regard to their surface morphology, average drug content, particle size distribution and release profiles in phosphate buffer, pH 8.

Preparation and in-vitro evaluation of sustained-release metoclopramide hydrochloride microspheres.

Sustained-release metoclopramide microspheres were successfully prepared using cellulose propionate polymer at 1:2 drug to polymer ratio employing solvent evaporation technique and using acetone as the polymer solvent. The prepared microspheres at three stirring speeds were characterized with regard to their drug content, particle size distribution, surface topography using SEM and their release profiles at two different pHs at 37 degrees C. The surface of all samples was smooth with very few irregular elevations or depressions.

Comparative bioavailability of two tablet formulations of metoclopramide hydrochloride.

This investigation was carried out to evaluate the bioavailability of a new tablet formulation of metoclopramide hydrochloride (10 mg), Metosil relative to a recognized product, Plasil BP. The two brands were found to be similar in assay and content uniformity and both met the BP requirements of disintegration time. The bioavailability was carried out on 18 healthy male volunteers who received a single dose (2 x 10 mg) of the test (T) and the recognized (R) products in a randomized balanced 2-way crossover design.

Effect of oral activated charcoal on vancomycin clearance in rabbits with acute renal failure.

The effect of oral administration of activated charcoal on total body clearance of vancomycin administered intravenously (7.5 mg/kg) has been studied in normal rabbits and rabbits with induced renal failure. Gastric intubation of a single dose (10 g) of activated charcoal to normal rabbits did not produce a statistically significant effect on any pharmacokinetic parameter for vancomycin.

A combined one- and two-way analysis of variance microcomputer program.

A simple microcomputer program in BASIC is designed to compute both the one-way and two-way analysis of variance. The program is an interactive one and can be easily and promptly used for statistical analysis of biomedical data. The applicability of the program is illustrated by data obtained from the percutaneous absorption of dihydroergotamine into the excised skin of rabbits.