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Synthesis, characterization and in vitro release studies of a new acetazolamide-HP-beta-CD-TEA inclusion complex
Gladys E Granero1, Marcos M Maitre, Claudia Garnero
1Departamento de Farmacia, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Ciudad Universitaria, 5000 Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina. glagra@fcq.unc.edu.ar
Abstract:
The aim of our work was to develop a multicomponent inclusion complex of acetazolamide (ACZ) in order to investigate the combined effect of hydroxypropyl-beta-cyclodextrin (HP-beta-CD) and triethanolamine (TEA) on the solubility of ACZ and its possibility of ophthalmic delivery. Phase solubility study was used to evaluate the complexation in solution at 25 degrees C. Complex formation was also evaluated by comparing the infrared (FT-IR) spectra of the solid complexes with a simple physical mixture containing the same amount of ACZ. FT-IR experiments provided data indicating that the carbonamido group of ACZ is involved in the inclusion process. In vitro release data showed that both formulations, containing the freeze-dried ternary complex and the corresponding simple physical mixture of ACZ with HP-beta-CD and TEA presented the fastest release rate of ACZ. These results suggest that the ACZ-HP-beta-CD-TEA complex represents an effective novel formulation to enhance ACZ solubility in water, turning it promising for ophthalmic administration.
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