the objective of the study was to compare pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters of gliclazide after administration of immediate (ir) and modified release (mr) tablets. the experiment included rats with both normoglyceamia and streptozocin (stz)-induced hyperglyceamia. several mr formulations were designed and in vitro drug release profile was assessed by a dissolution test. for the fur...

The delayed release and mucoadhesive properties of Cedrela gum and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose blend in diclofenac sodium tablet formulations were evaluated. Tablets were prepared by direct compression and the crushing strength and detachment force were found to increase from 74.49 ± 1.22 to 147.25 ± 2.57 N and 0.302 ± 0.36 to 1.141 ± 0.05 N from low to high level of polymers, respectively. Th...