Preparation and optimization of microemulsion of rosuvastatin calcium

Due to very less bioavailability (20%) of Rosuvastatin calcium, an attempt was made to develop and optimize microemulsion formulation. Capmul MCM, Tween 20 and PEG 400 were selected as oil, surfactant and cosurfactant respectively as the drug is having higher solubility in them. 3:1% w/w S:CoS was s...

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Main Authors: B Zalak Patel, S Kruti Patel, S Ankit Shah, I Naazneen Surti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.jpbsonline.org/article.asp?issn=0975-7406;year=2012;volume=4;issue=5;spage=118;epage=119;aulast=Patel