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Dangre P, Avhad P, Gurumukhi V, Katolkar U, Chalikwar S. Solidification of deep eutectic solvent containing fimasartan through wet impregnation and exploration of flow attributes by modified SeDeM-SLA expert system. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2024; 201:114381. [PMID: 38917948 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2024.114381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2024] [Revised: 06/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
Abstract
The solidification of deep eutectic solvent (DES) through wet impregnation techniques on inert solid carriers is an interesting approach that offers better processing attributes and excellent stability. Herein, DES of Fimasartan (FS) was developed to improve its solubility and bioavailability. The selected DES-FS was solidified by wet impregnation method employing Nesulin US2 and Aerosil 200. The SeDeM-SLA (solid-liquid adsorption) system was employed to investigate flow attributes of solidified DES-FS. Further, the selected solidified DES-FS (A) was characterized by Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The DES comprising Choline Chloride (ChCl): Glycerol (Gly) (1:3) revealed maximum drug solubility (35.6 ± 2.2 mg/mL) and thus opted for solidification. Solidification through wet impregnation was employed using 1:0.5 ratios (DES-FS to carriers). The Index of Good Flow (IGF) value was calculated from the SeDeM-SLA expert system, which indicates the better flow characteristics of solidified DES-FS, particularly with Neusilin US2 [SDES-FS (A)]. The solid-state evaluation data of SDS-FS (A) suggested a transition of FS to an amorphous form, resulting in an increment in solubility and dissolution. A similar trend was reported in the in vivo pharmacokinetic study, which indicated a 2.9 folds increment in the oral bioavailability of FS. Furthermore, excellent stability, i.e., a shelf life of 28.44 months, reported by SDES-FS (A) in accelerated stability studies, suggests better formulation perspectives. In a nutshell, the present study evokes the potentiality of performing solidification through wet impregnation and successful implementation of the SeDeM-SLA expert model, which could find wide applications in pharmaceutical science.
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- Pankaj Dangre
- Department of Pharmaceutics, K K Wagh College of Pharmacy, Nashik, Maharashtra, India; Department of Industrial Pharmacy & Quality Assurance, R C Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy & Quality Assurance, R C Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Quality Assurance, Shreeyash Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, R C Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Industrial Pharmacy & Quality Assurance, R C Patel Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Shirpur, Maharashtra, India.
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Sharma AK, Rastogi S, Goyal RK. Retrospective analysis of neoplasms in patients using angiotensin receptor blockers. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15774. [PMID: 38982193 PMCID: PMC11233655 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64867-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024] Open
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In recent years, regulatory agencies have raised concerns about the presence of potentially carcinogenic substances in certain formulations of Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs). Specifically, nitrosamines and azido compounds have been identified in some ARB products. Nitrosamines are known to have carcinogenic properties and are associated with an increased risk of neoplasms. Spontaneous safety reports from the EudraVigilance Data Analysis System (EVDAS) database were analyzed to investigate cases of neoplasms associated with ARBs. A disproportionality analysis was conducted, calculating the reporting odds ratio (ROR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) using a case/non-case approach for each ARB drug. The EVDAS database contained 68,522 safety reports related to ARBs (including Azilsartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Olmesartan, Losartan, Valsartan, and Telmisartan), among which 3,396 (5%) cases were associated with neoplasms. The majority of these cases were reported in Germany (11.9%), followed by France (9.7%). Approximately 70% of the reports were submitted by healthcare professionals such as physicians and nurses. Among the ARBs, valsartan had the highest ROR for neoplasm (ROR 1.949, 95% CI 1.857-2.046). This association remained significant when comparing ARBs with other classes of antihypertensive drugs, including ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, and diuretics. Our study identifies a possible signal of an association between ARBs, particularly valsartan, and the risk of neoplasms. However, further observational and analytical studies are necessary to confirm these findings and elucidate the underlying mechanisms.
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- Arvind Kumar Sharma
- Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Pushp vihar Sector 3, New Delhi, 110017, India
- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Sector-23, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India, Sector-23, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad, 201002, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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- Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, Pushp vihar Sector 3, New Delhi, 110017, India
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Jeon SY, Jeon JH, Park JH, Lee J, Pang M, Choi MK, Song IS. Simultaneous Analysis of a Combination of Anti-Hypertensive Drugs, Fimasartan, Amlodipine, and Hydrochlorothiazide, in Rats Using LC-MS/MS and Subsequent Application to Pharmacokinetic Drug Interaction with Red Ginseng Extract. TOXICS 2022; 10:576. [PMID: 36287856 PMCID: PMC9610909 DOI: 10.3390/toxics10100576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Fimasartan, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide are commonly used in combination therapies as antihypertensive drugs. This study aimed to develop and validate an analytical method for fimasartan, its active and major metabolite fimasartan-amide, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide in rat plasma using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The standard calibration curves for fimasartan (1−500 ng/mL), its active and major metabolite fimasartan-amide (0.3−100 ng/mL), amlodipine (0.5−200 ng/mL), and hydrochlorothiazide (5−5000 ng/mL) were linear with R2 > 0.9964, and the inter- and intra-day accuracy and precision and stability were within the acceptable criteria. Using this validated analytical method, the pharmacokinetic interaction of these triple combination drugs between single administration and concomitant administration of the triple combination was investigated; the results did not reveal a significant difference in any of the pharmacokinetic parameters. Based on these results, we investigated the effects of red ginseng extract (RGE) on the pharmacokinetics of fimasartan, fimasartan-amide, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide after oral administration of the combination in rats. No significant difference was observed in the pharmacokinetic parameters of fimasartan, fimasartan-amide, amlodipine, and hydrochlorothiazide, except for the Tmax values of amlodipine. The delayed Tmax value of amlodipine was attributed to its decreased intestinal permeability after repeated RGE treatments. In conclusion, using a combination of antihypertensive drugs and simultaneous analytical methods, we established efficient drug interaction and toxicokinetic studies using a small number of animals.
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- So-Yeon Jeon
- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheon-an 31116, Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, Vessel-Organ Interaction Research Center (VOICE), Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, Vessel-Organ Interaction Research Center (VOICE), Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, Vessel-Organ Interaction Research Center (VOICE), Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheon-an 31116, Korea
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- College of Pharmacy, Dankook University, Cheon-an 31116, Korea
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- BK21 FOUR Community-Based Intelligent Novel Drug Discovery Education Unit, Vessel-Organ Interaction Research Center (VOICE), Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Kyungpook National University, Daegu 41566, Korea
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A New Reverse-Phase High Performance Liquid Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Estimation of Fimasartan, Rosuvastatin Calcium, and Amlodipine Besylate in Combination. Pharm Chem J 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11094-022-02644-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Abbas W, Altemimi M, Qassam H, Hameed AA, Zigam Q, Abbas L, Jabir M, Hadi N. Fimasartan ameliorates renal ischemia reperfusion injury via modulation of oxidative stress, inflammatory and apoptotic cascades in a rat model. J Med Life 2022; 15:241-251. [PMID: 35419091 PMCID: PMC8999095 DOI: 10.25122/jml-2021-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) can be defined as changes in the functions and structures of the tissues resulting from the restoration of blood after a period of ischemia. This study aimed to assess the potential protective effect of Fimasartan (angiotensin receptor antagonist) in the bilateral renal IRI in male rats through its potential effect on renal functions, modulation of the inflammatory cascade, oxidative stress, and apoptotic effect. The animals were equally assigned into four groups. The sham (negative control) group was exposed to surgical conditions without induction of IRI. The control group was exposed to ischemia by occluding the renal pedicles by clamps for 30 min, followed by restoration of blood for 2h. The vehicle-treated group received dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) by intraperitoneal injection (IP) 30 minutes before clamping. Fimasartan-treated group: rats pretreated with Fimasartan a dose of 3 mg/kg IP; this was half hour before occluding the renal pedicles. Animals were then exposed to 30 min ischemia (clamping the renal pedicles) followed by 2h reperfusion by releasing the clamps. Blood samples were collected to examine the levels of serum urea and creatinine. Renal tissue was used to measure the levels of cytokines (TNFα, IL-6) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC). Immunohistochemistry was used to assess the levels of Bax, caspase 3, and Bcl-2. Histopathological analyses were performed to detect the parenchymal injury. The present study shows that pretreatment with Fimasartan improves kidney function through its effects on oxidative stress, cytokines, and apoptotic markers.
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- Weaam Abbas
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Jabir Ibn Hayyan Medical University, Najaf, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Babylon, Hilla, Iraq
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- Al-Sadr Medical City, Al-Najaf Health Directorate, Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf, Iraq
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- Department of Applied Science, University of Technology, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq,Corresponding Author: Najah Hadi, Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kufa, Kufa, Iraq. E-mail: ;
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