Juárez Olguín H, Flores Pérez C, Ramírez Mendiola B, Coria Jiménez R, Sandoval Ramírez E, Flores Pérez J. Extemporaneous suspension of propafenone: attending lack of pediatric formulations in Mexico.
Pediatr Cardiol 2008;
29:1077-81. [PMID:
18587605 DOI:
10.1007/s00246-008-9257-5]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2008] [Revised: 04/11/2008] [Accepted: 06/05/2008] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Physicians have frequently encountered difficulties when prescribing drugs not available in doses suitable for pediatric age groups. Furthermore, children have difficulty swallowing tablets. This study aimed to determine the stability of an oral propafenone suspension made from commercial tablets with a syrup vehicle and to establish its reliable use with children.
METHODS
An extemporaneous suspension of propafenone 1.5 mg/ml was prepared with commercial tablets. Its physicochemical and microbiologic stability was established by constant monitoring during 90 days at room temperature (15 +/- 5 degrees C) and at refrigeration (3-5 degrees C). Plasma levels of propafenona were measured in two children with supraventricular tachycardia at steady state.
RESULTS
The suspension was stable, maintaining its original physicochemical and microbiologic properties. Moreover, no apparent changes in color or odor were observed. Plasma levels of propafenone in patients demonstrated therapeutic concentrations after they had taken the suspension, with no unwanted outcome.
CONCLUSIONS
The conservation of both physicochemical and microbiologic stability of the suspension represents an option for the administration of propafenone to children.
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