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Propranolol:methacrylic acid copolymer binding interaction.

H K Lee1, J Hajdu, P McGoff

  • 1Pharmacy Research and Development, Wyeth-Ayerst Research, Rouses Point, NY 12979.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
|February 1, 1991
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A new sparingly soluble complex formed between methacrylic acid copolymer and propranolol hydrochloride shows significant positive cooperative interactions. This finding is crucial for understanding drug-polymer complexation and potential pharmaceutical applications.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Methacrylic acid copolymers are utilized in drug delivery systems.
  • Propranolol hydrochloride is a widely used beta-blocker medication.
  • Understanding drug-polymer interactions is key to developing effective therapeutics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize and characterize a complex between a methacrylic acid copolymer and propranolol hydrochloride.
  • To investigate the interaction dynamics and stoichiometry of the complex.
  • To evaluate the potential of this complex in pharmaceutical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Complex formation at saturation equilibrium.
  • Characterization using differential thermal analysis (DTA).

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  • Spectroscopic analysis including IR and UV spectroscopy.

    • Main Results:

    • A sparingly soluble complex was successfully formed between the polyanionic methacrylic acid copolymer and propranolol hydrochloride.
    • Complex characterization confirmed the presence of propranolol, with a content of 68%.
    • A Hill coefficient of 1.5 indicated a high degree of positive cooperative interaction between propranolol and the polymer.

    Conclusions:

    • The polyanionic methacrylic acid copolymer readily forms a stable complex with propranolol hydrochloride.
    • The complex exhibits significant positive cooperativity, suggesting potential for controlled drug release.
    • This research provides insights into the design of advanced drug delivery systems.