FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF FLOATING TABLETS USING ALFUZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE AS A MODEL DRUG
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Jenish.R*, M.Senthil kumar, Dinesh, Ahokkumar, Marshel, Hariharan
Annai veilankanni’s college of pharmacy
Saidapet, Chennai-600015
Tamilnadu
*jenishnathan@gmail.com
ABSTRACT
Alfuzosin is a non-subtype specific alpha(1)-adrenergic blocking agent that exhibits selectivity for alpha(1)-adrenergic receptors in the lower urinary tract. Inhibition of these adrenoreceptors leads to the relaxation of smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate, resulting in the improvement in urine flow and a reduction in symptoms in benign prostate hyperplasia. Alfuzosin also inhibits the vasoconstrictor effect of circulating and locally released catecholamines (epinephrine and norepinephrine), resulting in peripheral vasodilation. The alfuzosin of the present investigation is designed to retain in the stomach and deliver the drug alfuzosin for longer periods of time. The developed floating provides increased absorption of the alfuzosin at a rate such that effective plasma levels can be achieved and maintained for a prolonged duration. Formulations 6 displayed drug release considered in 0.1N HCL and Formulation 6 shows better drug release in dissolution profile.

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HLL Biotech Limited (HBL) is a 100% subsidiary of HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna Schedule B Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. HBL is setting up a vaccine complex at Chengalpett, Chennai for manufacturing of Bacterial and Viral Vaccines & developing a strong R&D base for vaccine technologies within the country.
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