In vitro/in vivo studies on a buccal bioadhesive tablet formulation of carbamazepine

Ikinci G., Capan Y., Senel S., Alaaddinoglu E., Dalkara T., Hincal A.

PHARMAZIE, vol.55, no.10, pp.762-765, 2000 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 55 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2000
  • Journal Name: PHARMAZIE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.762-765
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: No

Abstract

A buccoadhesive controlled-release system for delivery of carbamazepine (CBZ) was prepared by compression of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) and carbomer, incorporating a penetration enhancer, sodium glycodeoxycholate (GDC). The release behaviour of systems containing CBZ and various amounts of the two polymers with and without GDC was found to be non-Fickian. Formation of an interpolymer complex between HPMC and carbomer was confirmed in acidic medium by turbidity, viscosity and FT-IR measurements. Addition of the drug to the buccoadhesive formulation reduced the adhesion force significantly (p < 0.1), GDC did not have any effect on bioadhesion. Permeability of bovine buccal mucosa to CBZ was determined using Ussing diffusion chambers [I], In vivo interaction between the tablet and tissue was examined histologically as well as by scoring mucosal irritation. Histological changes observed in the buccal epithelium after 4 h contact with the tablets containing GDC recovered completely within 24 h after removal. No measurable plasma level of CBZ was obtained either in the absence or presence of GDC.