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- Title
Development and In Vitro Evaluation of Controlled Release Viagra ® Containing Poloxamer-188 Using Gastroplus ™ PBPK Modeling Software for In Vivo Predictions and Pharmacokinetic Assessments.
- Authors
Arafat, Mosab; Sarfraz, Muhammad; AbuRuz, Salahdein; Chae, Jung-woo; Baek, In-hwan
- Abstract
Sildenafil is the active substance in Viagra® tablets, which is approved by the FDA to treat sexual dysfunction in men. Poor solubility and short half-life, however, can limit the span of its effectiveness. Therefore, this study focused on an oral controlled release matrix system with the aim to improve solubility, control the drug release, and sustain the duration of drug activity. The controlled release matrices were prepared with poloxamer-188, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and magnesium stearate. Various formulations of different ratios were developed, evaluated in vitro, and assessed in silico. Poloxamer-188 appeared to have a remarkable influence on the release profile of sildenafil citrate. In general, the rate of drug release decreased as the amount of polymer was gradually increased in the matrix system, achieving a maximum release period over 12 h. The in silico assessment by using the GastroPlus™ PBPK modeling software predicted a significant variation in Cmax, tmax, t1/2, and AUC0-t among the formulations. In conclusion, the combination of polymers in matrix systems can have substantial impact on controlling and modifying the drug release pattern.
- Subjects
UNITED States. Food &; Drug Administration; DRUG solubility; SILDENAFIL; METHYLCELLULOSE; PHARMACOKINETICS; SEXUAL dysfunction; POLYMERS; COMPUTER software
- Publication
Pharmaceuticals (14248247), 2021, Vol 14, Issue 5, p479
- ISSN
1424-8247
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/ph14050479