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Komal Gupta1, Tohfa Siddiqui1, Vikram Sharma1
1Department of Pharmacy, Galgotias College of Pharmacy, Knowledge Park-II, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Zapiz, a clonazepam fast-dissolving tablet (FDT), demonstrated superior anxiolytic efficacy and optimal formulation characteristics compared to other brands. This highlights the impact of formulation design on therapeutic outcomes for anxiety management.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Evaluation of commercially available clonazepam fast-dissolving tablets (FDTs) in India.
- Assessment of formulation characteristics and anxiolytic efficacy of these FDTs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the formulation properties of four clonazepam FDT brands.
- To evaluate the anxiolytic effects of these FDTs in animal models.
Main Methods:
- Pharmacopeial analysis of tablet weight variation, friability, hardness, and disintegration time.
- Behavioral testing in mice using actophotometer, elevated zero maze, and light/dark box tests for anxiety assessment.
Main Results:
- Zapiz exhibited the least weight variation and fastest disintegration (24 sec).
- All tested clonazepam FDTs significantly reduced anxiety-like behaviors (p < 0.001).
- Zapiz demonstrated superior anxiolytic efficacy, improving locomotor activity and exploratory behavior.
Conclusions:
- Formulation differences impact FDT disintegration and clinical potential.
- Zapiz offers the best combination of mechanical strength, rapid action, and anxiolytic effects.
- Optimizing FDT formulations is crucial for enhanced anxiety management.
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