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Enhanced transdermal delivery of atenolol from the ethylene-vinyl acetate matrix
Cheong-Weon Cho1, Sang-Chul Shin
1CJ Corporation, R&D Center of Pharmaceuticals, 522-1 Dokpyongri, Ichonsi, Gyonggido 467-812, Republic of Korea.
Abstract:
To enhance transdermal delivery of atenolol, ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) matrix of drug containing penetration enhancer was fabricated. Effect of penetration enhancer on the permeation of atenolol through the excised rat skin was studied. Penetrating enhancers showed the increased flux probably due to the enhancing effect on the skin barrier, the stratum corneum. Among enhancers used such as glycols, fatty acids and non-ionic surfactants, polyoxyethylene 2-oleyl ether showed the best enhancement. For the controlling transdermal delivery of atenolol, the application of EVA matrix containing permeation enhancer could be useful in the development of transdermal drug delivery system.
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