Formulation and Development of Oral Fast-Dissolving Films Loaded with Nanosuspension to Augment Paroxetine Bioavailability: In Vitro Characterization, Ex Vivo Permeation, and Pharmacokinetic Evaluation in Healthy Human Volunteers

Paroxetine (PX) is the most potent serotonin reuptake inhibitor utilized in depression and anxiety treatment. It has drawbacks, such as having a very bitter taste, low water solubility, and undergoing extensive first pass metabolism, leading to poor oral bioavailability (<50%). This work aimed to...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Hassen Elshafeey, Rania Moataz El-Dahmy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/13/11/1869