Characterization of Liquid Dosage Forms of Atenolol and Enalapril Maleate for Oral and Enteral Feeding Administration

Mota, Sandra; Torres, Ana; Quintas, Clara; Peres, António M.; Ferreiro, Nuno Manuel; Cruz, Rebeca; Ferreira, Helena; Almeida, Isabel F.; Casal, Susana

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Ferreiro, Nuno Manuel

Abstract(s)

The limited availability of pharmaceutical formulations tailored for cardiovascular diseases in both pediatric and geriatric populations generates the need for compounded dosage forms to guarantee precise dosing and medication adherence. This study aimed to analyze the physicochemical properties and stability of formulations of atenolol and enalapril maleate prepared with a proprietary oral vehicle, SuspendIt®. To this end, palatability, injectability, pH, rheological behavior, and physical, microbiological, and chemical stability over a 180-day storage period at 25 ◦C and 5 ◦C were evaluated. Injectability tests confirmed the suitable use of both formulations for administration through enteral feeding tubes. By using a potentiometric electronic tongue, it was confirmed that the SuspendIt® vehicle effectively served as a bitter-blocking strategy for atenolol and enalapril maleate. Adequate stability throughout the storage period was confirmed in terms of the mechanical properties, pH, and effectiveness of the preservative system. The atenolol concentration remained above 90% of the initial amount, while the concentration of enalapril maleate decreased to 88% after 90 days of storage at 25 ◦C. In summary, the atenolol formulation maintained suitable chemical, physical, and microbiological stability after 180 days at both storage temperatures, while the enalapril maleate formulation remained stable up to 60 days at 25 ◦C and for 180 days at 5 ◦C.

Keywords

Stability Compounding Oral formulations Atenolol Enalapril maleate Enteral feeding Liquid dosage forms

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http://hdl.handle.net/10198/30474

Citation

Mota, Sandra; Torres, Ana; Quintas, Clara; Peres, António M.; Ferreiro, Nuno; Cruz, Rebeca; Ferreira, Helena; Almeida, Isabel F.; Casal, Susana (2024). Characterization of Liquid Dosage Forms of Atenolol and Enalapril Maleate for Oral and Enteral Feeding Administration. Pharmaceuticals. ISSN 1424-8247. 17:8, p. 1-25