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Characterization, in vitro dissolution, and pharmacokinetics of different batches of efavirenz raw materials

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Abstract Objective To perform the solid-state characterization and the in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) of three batches of efavirenz (EFV) active pharmaceutical ingredients. Significance EFV is an effective anti-HIV drug.… Click to show full abstract

Abstract Objective To perform the solid-state characterization and the in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) of three batches of efavirenz (EFV) active pharmaceutical ingredients. Significance EFV is an effective anti-HIV drug. Due to the poor aqueous solubility, the rate and extent of EFV absorption deeply depend on its dissolution characteristics. Methods Thermal analyses, x-ray diffraction, and particle size distribution were performed. The saturation solubility and dissolution profiles were assessed in 0.5% (w/v) sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), fasted-state simulated intestinal fluid (FaSSIF), and fed-state simulated intestinal fluid (FeSSIF) using a flow-through cell. Each batch was orally administered to Wistar rats and the pharmacokinetic parameters were correlated with those obtained from in vitro dissolution. Results All batches of EFV consisted polymorph I. EFV-A presented the lowest particle size distribution [d(v,0.5) = 197.8 µm; d(v,0.9) = 444.6 µm] followed by EFV-B [d(v,0.5) = 223.9 µm; d(v,0.9) = 481.1 µm], and EFV-C [d(v,0.5) = 240.8 µm; d(v,0.9) = 497.3 µm]. The saturated solubility in FaSSIF was 36% and 40% of that in FeSSIF and SLS, respectively. EFV-A presented the fastest rate and largest extension of dissolution than EFV-B and C (79.15%, 69.93% and 54.22%, respectively, as well as the highest maximum plasma concentration. Levels B, C, and multiple-C of IVIVC models were achieved. Conclusion The FaSSIF medium discriminated the dissolution profiles of EFV APIs. Small differences in particle size distribution had a significant impact on the biopharmaceutical parameters of EFV, suggesting that strict control of such parameter is an important aspect during API development and drug formulation.

Keywords: batches efavirenz; vitro dissolution; efv; characterization vitro; dissolution

Journal Title: Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
Year Published: 2021

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