Abstract
The accurate solubility of salbutamol sulfate, budesonide, and formoterol fumarate dihydrate in hydrofluoroalkane propellant 134a at 25 degrees C for 24 h, are reported. The authors describe a novel reusable in-line pressurized solubility apparatus containing an integral filter holder and a continuous decrimpable valve for the determination of drug/excipients solubility in pressurized metered dose inhalers. The solubility was determined by high-performance liquid chromatography. Solubility of salbutamol sulfate was determined as being below the detection limits while budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate solubility were 23.136 +/- 2.951 mu g. g(-1) and 0.776 +/- 1.023 mu g. g(-1), respectively (n = 3). This novel solubility apparatus offers an improved ease of use and potential higher analytical throughput.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1159-1163 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy |
| Volume | 32 Nov-Dec |
| Issue number | 10 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2006 |