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Intranasal administration of dopamine (0.3; 3 and 30 microg/kg) on anxious behaviour of mice was studied using elevated plus-maze and open fields tests and the pinch-induced catalepsy on parallel bars test. Dopamine was introduced as nose drops or inhalation of nanoparticles of the c...
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PMID: 21961293
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We assessed apoptosis in the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cell line HepG2 induced by an injectable extract from the seed of Coix lacryma-jobi (Semen coicis, SC), and monitored the expression of Bcl-2 and caspase-8.
Injectable SC was applied to HepG2 cells at different concentration...
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PMID: 21669575
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NSAIDs, particularly ibuprofen, are commonly prescribed for children but there is limited published research on real-life prescribed doses for this class of drugs.
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PMID: 21417503
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A latent structure analysis of pharmaceutical formulations was performed using Kohonen's self-organizing map (SOM) and a Bayesian network. A hydrophilic matrix tablet containing diltiazem hydrochloride (DTZ), a highly water-soluble model drug, was used as a model formulation. Nonlinear relationship c...
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PMID: 21355105
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We demonstrate that machine learning of multiple CPIs can not only assess drug polypharmacology but can also efficiently identify novel bioactive scaffold-hopping compounds. Through a machine-learning technique that uses multiple CPIs, we have successfully identified novel lead compounds for two pha...
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PMID: 21364574
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This study describes development and subsequent validation of a reversed phase high performance liquid chromatographic (RP-HPLC) method for the estimation of nandrolone phenylpropionate, an anabolic steroid, in bulk drug, in conventional parenteral dosage formulation and in prepared nanoparticle dosa...
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PMID: 21485287
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Evaluation of in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) plays important role in securing therapeutic effect if a dosage form undergoes technological modifications. Similarity (closeness) of dissolution profiles of the original and modified dosage forms has been traditionally considered to be sufficient fo...
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PMID: 21648197
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We had searched a substance that inactivated sweat antigen adopting histamine release test. And we found that tannic acid which selected by screening various natural products inactivated sweat antigen....
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PMID: 21346405
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Two spectrophotometric methods, derivative and multivariate methods, were applied for the determination of binary, ternary, and quaternary mixtures of the water-soluble vitamins thiamine HCI (I), pyridoxine HCI (II), riboflavin (III), and cyanocobalamin (IV). The first method is divided into first de...
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PMID: 21563680
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A simple, rapid, and selective HPLC-diode array detector method was developed for the simultaneous determination of lidocaine hydrochloride (LD) and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) in two combined pharmaceutical formulations. Effective chromatographic separation was achieved on a Zorbax SB-C8 (4.6 x 2...
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PMID: 21563684
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A stability-indicating HPLC method with diode array detection for the determination of paricalcitol, a synthetic vitamin D2 analog, was developed. Analytical parameters were studied according to International Conference on Harmonization guidelines. A C18 column (250 x 4.6 mm, 5 microm particle size)...
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PMID: 21563689
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With HPLC using a diode array detector (DAD), a method of substitution for reference substances in impurity profiling control was developed that combined peak tracking by the correlation of spectra with application of correction factors for determination of each impurity. For qualitative analysis, tw...
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PMID: 21563687
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To study preliminarily on the relationship between properties of the mixture composed of Tongsaimai extract and different excipients and pellet molding.
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PMID: 21473149
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To study the effectiveness of the granules of eliminating phlegm and removing blood stasis (GEPRB) on glucose metabolism for diabetic rats induced by streptozotocin and that on early diabetic rats cochlear histopathology.
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PMID: 21506425
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Ziprasidone is known as a novel "atypical" or "second-generation" antipsychotic drug. A sensitive and reproducible method was developed and validated for determination of ziprasidone and its major impurities, which are significantly different in polarity. The separation is performed...
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PMID: 21796998
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Two HPLC/MS/MS methods, one for determination of neomycin sulfate and the other for determination of oxytetracycline hydrochloride in the presence of their impurities, were developed and validated. Separations were achieved with gradient elution on a C18 column. All components were i...
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PMID: 21797002
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Differences between phenazepam formulations were found in the clinical study of drug effects on the psychophysiological state in patients with anxiety disorder. Phenazepam did not cause negative changes of psychophysiological parameters. In patients with anxiety disorders, the most significant positi...
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PMID: 21809691
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Two bioequivalence studies were carried out in healthy volunteers in order to compare the rate and extent of absorption of two dosage forms (film-coated tablet and orodispersible tablet) of oral olanzapine (CAS 132539-06-1) 10 mg test formulations and the respective brand formulation...
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PMID: 21428240
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We propose the use of a gamma-ray transmission technique to obtain the porosity of experimental formulation of tablets. The results of porosity were compared with those obtained by using conventional methodology (density and mercury intrusion). The experimental setup for gamma-ray transmission consi...
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PMID: 20580565
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The heated lidocaine/tetracaine patch (Synera; ZARS Pharma, Inc, Salt Lake City, UT) is among the local topical anesthetic formulations used to prevent procedural pain. This study was conducted to determine the depth and duration of anesthesia provided by the patch and to evaluate safety and tolerab...
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PMID: 20975464
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Excipients are, in the large majority of cases, not made specifically for pharmaceutical use. Most pharmaceutical excipient manufacturers supply less than 10% of the total production of that particular material for pharmaceutical use. Excipient product portfolio consists of hundreds of products diff...
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PMID: 21155382
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Epilepsy is a condition characterized by signs and symptoms of neurological disorder. Lamotrigine has been widely used, mainly due to their greater tolerability and lower rate of drug interactions with other antiepileptic drugs however the newest antiepileptic drugs have high cost to patient. In Bra...
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PMID: 20839169
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The beneficial properties of β-glucans have been recognized for centuries. Their proposed mechanisms of action in cancer therapy occur via stimulation of macrophages and priming of innate neutrophil complement receptor 3 for eliciting complement receptor 3-dependent cellular cytotoxicity of iC3b-ops...
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PMID: 20855461
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I (controls): bowel resection + oral total parenteral nutrition, Group II (oral liquid L-glutamine): Bowel resection + oral total parenteral nutrition + oral liquid L-glutamine, and Group III (i.v. L-glutamine): bowel resection + oral total parenteral nutrition + i.v. L-glutamine. On the postoperati...
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PMID: 20931426
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To establish a HPLC method for the determination of 11 essential compounds in Xuebijing injection.
Chromatogaphic analysis was performed on Aglient Zorbax SB-C18 (4.6 mm x 250 mm, 5 microm). The mobile phase 0. 5% acetic acid and methanol-acetonitrile-acetic acid (40: 60: 0.5). The flow rate was 1.0...
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PMID: 21141485
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A novel Eu-PB composite mercury film electrode (GC/Eu-PB/MFE) based on chemical modified was developed for the determination of baicalin and the investigation of its the electrochemical behavior.
Cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry were used.
The adsorption characteristic of baical...
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PMID: 21141486
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To better address the need for developing stable formulations of plasmid DNA-based biopharmaceuticals, 37 compounds from a generally regarded as safe library were examined for their potential use as stabilizers. A plasmid DNA-based therapeutic vaccine, BHT-DNA, was used as a model system. Initial stu...
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PMID: 20740679
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This study examined the effects of step therapy for antidepressants on prescription drug and other medical utilization and spending. Step therapy is a type of pharmaceutical benefit design that requires that patients try certain specified medications (typically generic medications) prior to using alt...
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PMID: 20713497
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of new carboxylated multi-block copolymer of lactic acid and ethylene glycol (EL14) for nanoparticle (NP) formation and their ability to deliver high molecular weight hydrophobic drug--cyclosporine A (CsA). CsA-loaded EL14 NPs were compared wit...
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PMID: 20504806
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The feasibility of preparing microparticles with high insulin loading suitable for needle-free ballistic drug delivery by spray-freeze-drying (SFD) was examined in this study. The aim was to manufacture dense, robust particles with a diameter of around 50 microm, a narrow size distribution and a hig...
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PMID: 20519207
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We have explored coarse-grained computer simulations (dissipative particle dynamics (DPD) and coarse-grained molecular dynamics using the MARTINI force field) of polymer-drug interactions to study the encapsulation of prednisolone (log p = 1.6), paracetamol (log p = 0.3) and isoniazid (log p = -1.1)...
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PMID: 20519214
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A simple, reliable and selective differential pulse (DP) and square wave (SW) voltammetric methods at glassy carbon (GC) and boron-doped diamond (BDD) electrodes of lornoxicam in pharmaceutical dosage form and in spiked human serum samples have been developed and evaluated. The possible oxidation me...
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PMID: 20402638
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To compare the acute toxicity and the pharmacological effect of Huoxiang Zhengqi microemulsion and Huoxiang Zhengqi tincture.
The acute toxicities of Huoxiang Zhengqi microemulsion and Huoxiang Zhengqi tincture were observed by the test of maximum dose in mice and the antidiarrheal effects of them w...
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PMID: 20931856
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Difluprednate (DFBA; 6alpha,9-difluoro-11beta,17,21-trihydroxy-1,4-pregnadiene-3,20-dione 21-acetate 17-butyrate) is an effective anti-inflammatory agent derived from prednisolone. The present study aimed to evaluate the metabolite profile of DFBA in rabbit ocular tissues after instillation of DFBA...
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PMID: 20509750
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Mean VAS scores for daily ease of administration of MCT oil and film strips were significantly higher than scores for gelatin capsules at all time points, except on days 2, 4, and 7. There was no difference between MCT oil and film strip formulation scores. Mean VAS scores were 8.8 (MCT oil), 8.9 (f...
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PMID: 20513174
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A fixed-dose pediatric formulation of artesunate and mefloquine (Artequin Pediatric) has been developed. In this open, non-comparative study in Cameroonian children with uncomplicated falciparum malaria, the safety and efficacy of this formulation was tested, with a particular emphasis on the risk o...
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PMID: 20519597
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In a randomized controlled trial of sealing with a sheet-type collagen vs. a combined approach of fixing a collagen sponge, using fibrin glue for closure of air leaks, the use of Integran, a sheet-type absorbable topical collagen hemostat, is feasible to prevent pulmonary fistula after lung surgery....
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PMID: 20190704
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The objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of pantoprazole in infants with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Infants ages 1 through 11 months with GERD symptoms after 2 weeks of conservative treatment received open-label (OL) pantoprazole 1.2 mg x kg(-1) x day(-1) for 4 weeks follo...
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PMID: 20400912
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This study evaluated a biodegradable drug delivery system for local cancer radiotherapy consisting of a thermally sensitive elastin-like polypeptide (ELP) conjugated to a therapeutic radionuclide. Two ELPs (49 kDa) were synthesized using genetic engineering to test the hypothesis that injectable biop...
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PMID: 20117157
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We utilized water-miscible organic solvents such as acetone and ethanol, which are considered safe class 3 solvents according to the ICH guideline. We deemed such an approach suitable for safe scale up and for enteric coating application to other compounds of a similar lipophilicity.
The resulting m...
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PMID: 19929567
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The construction and performance characteristics of dextromethorphan (DXM) carbon paste (CPEs) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) electrodes are described. Different modes for electrode modification, including incorporation of ion pairs (IPs), ion pairing agent or soaking the plain electrode in IPs suspen...
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PMID: 20188955
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All doses of C. limetta aqueous extract, used in this assay, were safe and effective.
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PMID: 20149855
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This experimental work reported for the first time the anticoagulant effect of leaf extracts from Croton zambesicus. These findings are of particular interest as the leaves from Croton zambesicus are commonly used in infusion by local population and may provide a new natural source for the developme...
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PMID: 20219668
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The tested microbes Micrococcus flavus and Escherichia coli were highly susceptible to extract CE and antimicrobial activity of CB is comparable to that of extract CE against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus faecalis while it is better than that of extract CE, against Klebsiella pneumoniae. Both...
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PMID: 20176098
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The score for the primary and related symptoms of the menstruation was increased significantly among patients treated with the WJJ. The differences on the FSH, PRL, and E2 levels of patients were significant before and after the treatment with WJJ. Comparing the WJJ group and the placebo group, the...
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PMID: 20051257
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Most kidney diseases that ultimately lead to end-stage renal failure originate within the glomerulus and are associated with proteinuria. Treatment options are unspecific and offer partial cures at best because available therapies do not primarily treat glomerular cells but rather ac...
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PMID: 20130528
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Mid-infrared (mid-IR) analysis of solid biomaterials by the familiar KBr disc technique is all too often frustrated by water interference in the very important protein (amide) and carbohydrate (hydroxyl) regions of their spectra. A method was therefore devised that overcomes the difficulty and corre...
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PMID: 20412631
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We report on the local microenvironment surrounding three small fluorescent probe molecules (pyrene, [6-propionyl-2-(N,N-dimethylamino) naphthalene] (PRODAN), and [4-(dicyanomethylene)-2-methyl-6-(4-dimethylaminostyryl)-4H-pyran] (DCM)) when they are sequestered at low concentration within thin biod...
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PMID: 20412618
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Solid dispersion formulations and drug in polymer matrices are increasingly being used by the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the solubility, or bio-availability, of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The degree of solubility or bio-availability enhancement, as well as properties such as c...
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PMID: 20412630
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Simple, accurate, sensitive and validated UV spectrophotometric, chemometric and HPTLC-densitometric methods were developed for determination of oxybutynin hydrochloride (OX) in presence of its degradation product and additives in its pharmaceutical formulations. Method A is the first derivative of...
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PMID: 20152446
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A noncontact/nondestructive air-coupled acoustic technique to be potentially used in mechanical property determination of bilayer tablets is presented. In the reported experiments, a bilayer tablet is vibrated via an acoustic field of an air-coupled transducer in a frequency range sufficiently high...
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PMID: 20063078
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Potential efficacy of zileuton, a 5-LOX inhibitor, was evaluated for the reduction of pulmonary adenomas in the A/J murine model when administered via nose-only inhalation. Development of pulmonary adenomas was induced with benzo(a)pyrene. Animals were treated with a zileuton solution (5 mg/mL in 85...
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PMID: 20101484
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The purpose of this study was to establish a calibration model to predict the hydrate content in powder materials consisting of anhydrate (theophylline anhydrate (THA)) and theophylline monohydrate (THM) by using various kinds of X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) analytical methods. XRPD profiles were...
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PMID: 20127211
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An intravenous solution is a dosage forms intended for administration into the bloodstream. This route is the most rapid and the most bioavailable method of getting drugs into systemic circulation, and therefore it is also the most liable to cause adverse effects. In order to reduce the possibility...
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PMID: 20182828
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Valsartan orodispersible tablets have been developed at 40-mg dose, with the intention of facilitating administration to patients experiencing problems with swallowing and hopefully, improving its poor oral bioavailability. Work started with selecting drug compatible excipients depending on differen...
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PMID: 20112137
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