Polyamidoamine dendrimers used as solubility enhancers of ketoprofen

  • Cheng Yiyun*
  • , Xu Tongwen
  • , Fu Rongqiang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Ketoprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is not freely soluble in water and creates gastrointestinal problems. In the present study we investigated the potential of polyamidoamine (PAMAM) dendrimers to increase the solubility of ketoprofen. The effect of variables, such as pH condition, concentration and generation of dendrimer, has been investigated. The experimental results showed that the solubility of ketoprofen in the dendrimer solutions was proportional to dendrimer concentration. Under suitable conditions PAMAM dendrimers can be highly effective used to enhance the solubility of ketoprofen.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1390-1393
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Medicinal Chemistry
Volume40
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Ketoprofen
  • PAMAM
  • Polyamidoamine dendrimers
  • Solubility enhancer

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