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Aplicação da eletroforese capilar - espectrometria de massas para identificação dos produtos de degradação do aripiprazol em medicamentos

Diretrizes internacionais e nacionais como a FDA (Food and Drug Administration), ICH (International Council for Harmonisation) e ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) estabelecem a exigência de testes de estabilidade para entender melhor a qualidade de um medicamento. O estudo de estabili...

Novel biopharmaceutical development investigations towards drug and formulation performance optimization

For a drug to excerpt pharmacological action after oral intake, it first needs to be released from the formulation, get into solution (dissolve), be absorbed, and reach the systemic circulation. Since only solubilized drugs can be absorbed, and thus have therapeutic effect, the understanding of the disso...

Innovative pharmaceutical strategies for niclosamide repositioning

The antiparasitic niclosamide has shown promising anticancer activity in preclinical studies against several types of cancer, such as colorectal and prostate. Thus, the objective of this work was to develop innovative formulations for the repositioning of niclosamide as an anticancer agent. In chapter I,...

Docosahexaenoic fatty acid nanoencapsulated with Anti-PECAM-1 as strategy to increase atherosclerotic plaque stability

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of mortality worldwide, being the ischemic heart disease responsible for 85% of deaths. Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammation of the arteries that underlies ischemic forms of CVD and involves the innate and adaptive immune systems, from initial fatty ...

Estudo da permeabilidade de fármacos por meio do modelo de saco intestinal de ratos

Os parâmetros de permeabilidade e solubilidade são fundamentais à absorção oral de fármacos e a partir dessas características, foi criado o Sistema de Classificação Biofarmacêutica, através do qual os fármacos são divididos em quatro classes. Atualmente, para a determinação da solubilidade...

Development and evaluation of topical formulations that contain hydroethanolic extract from Schinus terebinthifolia against HSV-1 infection

Abstract The therapeutic drugs to treat Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections have toxic side effects and there has been an emergence of drug-resistant strains. Therefore, the search for new treatments for HSV infections is mounting. In the present study, semi-solid formulations containing a crude hydroe...

Development and Characterization of a Hydrogel Containing Silver Sulfadiazine for Antimicrobial Topical Applications. Part II: Stability, Cytotoxicity and Silver Release Patterns

Abstract Hydrogels are interesting for use in the treatment of topical wounds due to their virtually zero toxicity, and capacity for extended release of pharmaceuticals. Silver sulfadiazine (SSDZ) is the drug of choice in the treatment of skin burns. The aim of the study was to determine cytotoxicity, an...

Post-marketing sampling and testing programs for licensed medicinal products: a narrative review

Abstract The globalization of the pharmaceutical market has enabled access to a considerable number of new medicinal products. Consequently, the circulation of substandard medicinal products has also increased. To minimize this problem, post-marketing quality sampling and testing programs are performed t...

Development of monolithic matrix type transdermal patches containing cinnarizine: Physical characterization and permeation studies

To overcome the problems associated with bioavailability and systemic side effects of the drug by oral administration, monolithic matrix type transdermal patches containing cinnarizine (CNZ) were developed. For this purpose, films based on hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polyvinylpyrrolidone as matrix-...

Proton pump inhibitor deprescription: A rapid review

Abstract Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are drugs that suppress gastric acid secretion. Its use, without support from scientific evidence, can contribute to polypharmacy, lead to drug interactions and, in the long term, cause serious adverse reactions. Studies advise physicians to deprescribe PPI. A quick ...