Preparation and Quality Evaluation of Clarithromycin Microcapsules
- VernacularTitle:克拉霉素微囊的制备及其质量评价
- Author:
Liandong HU
;
Jiqiang ZHAO
;
Gengliang YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Clarithromycin;
Microcapsules;
Preparation;
Quality evaluation
- From:
China Pharmacy
2005;0(13):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To prepare and evaluate the quality of clarithromycin microcapsules.METHODS: Clarithromycin microcapsules were prepared by emulsion-solvent volatilixation method using ethylcellulose as capsule wall material.The particle size,entrapment efficiency,the loading amount and the drug release property in vitro were investigated.RESULTS: The prepared microcapsules were well-distributed in particle size with average particle size at 33.0~38.0 ?m,encapsulation efficiency at above 87%,loading amount above 45%,and accumulative drug release rate of 75% at 6 h.CONCLUSION: The method is simple and feasible and the quality of prepared microcapsules is up to the standard.