Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterised by inflammatory micro-environments in the joints. Indomethacin (IND), a conventional nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been used for the therapy of RA. However, the poor solubility and serious side effects of oral administration of IND significantly limit its efficacy.
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October 2007
To study the bioequivalence of a kind of progesterone sustained release suppository, a randomized cross-over study was conducted in 12 rabbits. A single rectal dose of 2.75 mg/kg progesterone sustained released suppository (tested formulation, T) and progesterone suppository (reference formulation, R) was administered; a multiple dose of 2.
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May 2006
This study pharmacokinetically examined the lovastatin sustained-release tablet and sustained-release capsule in Beagle dogs. An reversed-phase HPLC method was established for the determination of lovastatin in Beagle dog plasma. Pharmacokinetic findings were compared among three preparation(lovastatin sustained-release tablet, Tp; sustained-release capsule, TJ and conventional capsule).
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November 2003
To study the bioequivalence of Clavulanate Potassium and Amoxicillin (1:7) dispersible tablets, a randomized cross-over study was conducted in 18 healthy volunteers. A single oral dose of 1,000 mg Clavulanate Potassium and Amoxicillin (1:7) dispersible tablets (Tested formulation, T) or Augmentin syrup (Reference formulation, R). Concentrations in plasma were determined with high-performance liquid chromatography.
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