Generic Comparisons
May 2021
In Vitro Biopharmaceutical Equivalence of Carbamazepine Sodium Tablets Available in Lima, Peru
Carbamazepine is an antiepileptic iminostilbene that is dispensed from multiple sources in Peru without bioequivalence studies. The biopharmaceutical equivalence of two generic (A and B) and one commercial brand (C) of carbamazepine sodium as compared to the innovator drug was determined by...Full article
Angel T. Alvarado1, Ana María Muñoz2, María R. Bendezú3, Juan J. Palomino-Jhong3, Jorge A. García3, César André Alvarado4, Erick A. Alvarado4, Gaby Ochoa-Pachas5, Mario Pineda-Pérez5, and Mario Bolarte5
1International Network for Research in Pharmacology and Precision Medicine, School of Human Medicine, San Ignacio de Loyola University, Lima, Peru.
2Research Unit in Nutrition, Health, Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Lima Peru.
3Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, San Luis Gonzaga National University of Ica, Ica, Peru.
4Faculty of Human Medicine, University of San Martín de Porres, Lima, Peru.
5Peruvian Association of Immunogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Lima, Peru.
Evaluation of In Vitro Equivalence of Commonly Available Generic Brands of Amlodipine Tablets in Saudi Arabia Under Biowaiver Conditions
When a medicine is not able to treat the disease for which it was intended, as in case of substandard and falsified drug products, it may prolong the disease and in worst scenario, the patient may die because of the untreated illness or the product itself. To ensure the quality and safety of medicine, WHO recommends...Full article
Asim Najmi1, Mohammed Al Bratty1, Bassam Abdullah Al-Bassam1, Rami Ali Aseri1, Turki Suliman Wadani1, Abdulrahman Ibrahim Al-Muntashiri1, Hassan A. Alhazmi1,2, Muhammad H. Sultan3, and Sadique A. Javed1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
2Substance Abuse and Toxicology Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
3Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
February 2021
Comparative Assessment of Critical Quality Attributes of Sildenafil Tablets
Sildenafil citrate is a selective inhibitor of the enzyme phosphodiesterase type 5, used to treat erectile dysfunction in adults and pulmonary hypertension, mainly in children. This work aimed to perform a comparative study of sildenafil tablets marketed in Argentina and establish their pharmaceutical equivalence...Full article
Marta I.V. Brevedan1, María A. Varillas1, and Noelia L. Gonzalez Vidal1,2
1Departamento de Biología, Bioquímica y Farmacia, Universidad Nacional del Sur, Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
2Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas, Bahía Blanca, Argentina.
In Vitro Biopharmaceutical Equivalence of 5-mg Glibenclamide Tablets in Simulated Intestinal Fluid Without Enzymes
This research evaluated the biopharmaceutical equivalence in vitro of three brands of glibenclamide 5-mg tablets (reference, brand name, and generic drugs) from Lima, Peru following the guidelines of the Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS). Glibenclamide is a BCS class 2 drug. Quality control parameters were evaluated including hardness, weight, friability, and drug content...Full article
Angel T. Alvarado1, Ana Maria Muñoz2, Maria Bendezú3, Jorge A. García3, Juan J. Palomino-Jhong3, Gaby Ochoa-Pachas4, Andres Chonn-Chang4, Luis Sullon-Dextre4, Berta Loja-Herrera4, and Mario Pineda-Perez4,5
1International Research Network in Pharmacology and Precision Medicine, Human Medicine School, San Ignacio de Loyola University, Lima, Peru.
2Research Unit in Nutrition, Health, Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals, Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola (UNUSAN-USIL), Lima, Peru.
3Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, National University San Luis Gonzaga, Ica, Peru.
4Peruvian Association of Immunogenomics and Personalized Medicine, Lima, Peru.
5Departmental Pharmaceutical Chemical College of Lima, Peru.
November 2020
In Vitro Comparative Dissolution Assessment of Different Brands of Co-Amoxiclav Tablets in Pakistan
Dissolution test results are the principal indicator in estimating the in-vivo bioavailability of most oral solid dosage forms and are an important quality attribute to assess the generic formulation. This study was designed to assess the release of co-amoxiclav from finished pharmaceutical solid dosage formulations...Full article
Muhammad Khurram Waqas1 Rehan Ali1 Muhammad Usman1 Muhammad Nabeel Shahid1 Akhtar Rasul2 Barkat Ali Khan3 and Ghulam Murtaza4
1Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
2College of Pharmacy, Government College University, Faisalabad, Pakistan.
3Faculty of Pharmacy, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan.
4Department of Pharmacy, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Pakistan.