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Formulation and Evaluation of Controlled Release Ethylcellulose and Polyethylene Glycol Microspheres Containing Metoprolol Tartrate

Formulation and Evaluation of Controlled Release Ethylcellulose and Polyethylene Glycol Microspheres Containing Metoprolol Tartrate

Venkata Ramana Malipeddi, Rajendra Awasthi, Kamal Dua

Interv Med Appl Sci. 2016 Jun 1;8(2):60-67.

PMID: 28386461

Abstract:

Metoprolol tartrate is rapidly absorbed from both gastric and intestinal regions, after oral administration. To retard the release rate of the metoprolol tartrate, microspheres were prepared with varying concentrations of a mixture containing ethylcellulose and polyethylene glycol-6000. The prepared microspheres were evaluated for various physicochemical characteristics and in vitro drug release. The percent yield of microspheres was in the range of 75.2-87.3%. The particle size of microspheres was found to be in the range of 73.2-85.5 μm. Fourier transform-infrared spectral analysis and differential scanning calorimetry concluded the absence of any interaction between the drug and the carriers. The release time profile of metoprolol tartrate from microspheres in 0.1 N hydrochloric acid solution was to the extent of 33.4-60.2%. The complete release of metoprolol tartrate occurred from MPT-3 and MPT-4 in phosphate buffer solution (pH 7.4) within 8 and 7 h, respectively, whereas the incomplete release (72.3%) occurred from MPT-1. Nearly, the complete release (98.5%) of metoprolol occurred from MPT-2 in 10 h. Formulation MPT-2 would be a preferred formulation. The release of metoprolol involves diffusion rate limited (R2 = 0.9865) as a mechanism from drug release. The prepared microspheres of metoprolol tartrate eliminate the need for multiple dosing and provide patient compliance.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP56392177-B	Metoprolol Tartrate		56392-17-7	Price

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