REVIEW ON DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINED RELEASE CAPSULES INCORPORATING MATRIX GRANULES OF GLIMEPIRIDE
Chandramohan K.*, Chifora A., Gowsiga D., Ishwarya P., Jeeva K. and Nepolean R.
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Abstract
Glimepiride is an orally available medium to long acting
Sulphonylurea antidiabetic drug. Glimepiride is very potent and has
longer duration of action. The objective of this review article is to
prepare sustained release capsules containing coated matrix granules of
Glimpiride. The aim of formulating Glimepiride as a capsule, is to
provide better absorption, Thereby increasing the Bioavailability and
to mask the unpleasant taste and odour.
Keywords: Glimepiride, Sustained Release, Capsules.
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