Abstract
The pharmacokinetic and bioavailability of fenoterol, a B 2 adrenergic agonist were studied to determine the feasibility of enhanced transdermal delivery. Fenoterol has been widely used to treat asthmatic patients. Two fenoterol formulations were studied; the first was a liquid formulation of fenoterol in Transcutol: Oleic acid in a ratio 1:1(F1), while the second was a matrix system of fenoterol in Duro-tak ® 87-2074 adhesive with 10% 1-dodecyl-2- pyrrolidinone as an enhancer (F2). For comparison, control matrix with fenoterol without any enhancer (F3) was also tested. The tested formulations were applied to the shaved back skin of rabbits using HILL TOP CHAMBER ® in case of liquid formula. Blood samples were collected via auricle central vein for 24 hours and the plasma concentrations of fenoterol were determined by LC-MS/MS method. Pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using the WinNonlin computer program. The results showed a maximum concentration of fenoterol in plasma of 514.8 ng/ml after application of the liquid formula while its AUC 0-∞ amounted to be 485972(ng*min/ml) with a dose of 3mg/kg. The transdermal matrix prepared with 10% 1-dodecyl-2-pyrollidinone had a C max of 219 ng/ml and AUC 0-∞ was 124636 (ng*min/ml) which is significantly higher than that obtained after application of the control patch without any enhancer. Therefore, the transdermal systems will offer an efficient drug delivery system for the treatment of bronchial asthma.
Highlights
Fenoterol is a B2 adrenergic agonist, which is effective bronchodilator in animals and human when given by inhalation or by oral route [1]
The results showed a maximum concentration of fenoterol in plasma of 514.8 ng/ml after application of the liquid formula while its AUC0-∞ amounted to be 485972(ng*min/ml) with a dose of 3mg/kg
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Summary
Fenoterol is a B2 adrenergic agonist, which is effective bronchodilator in animals and human when given by inhalation or by oral route [1]. Following the administration of several B2 stimulants oral or inhaled, fenoterol is superior to isoprenaline, orciprenaline and salbutamol in protecting against bronchospasm and is longer acting. Fenoterol is rapidly absorbed following oral ingestion or inhalation. Following oral doses of tritiated fenoterol, peak plasma levels of radioactivity were attained in about 2 hours and were mainly due to metabolites rather than fenoterol itself. There have been few reports of side effects following inhalation of usual therapeutic doses of fenoterol. The development of transdermal controlled drug delivery system of fenoterol without adverse effects which could occur when administered orally is very important
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