Formulation and Evaluation of Immediate Release Tablet Dosage Form of Linagliptin and Metformin Hydrochloride

Abstract

The aim of the current study work was to formulate and assess a fixed dose mixture tablet of instant release oral solid dosage form comprising two anti-diabetic drugs (linagliptin and metformin hydrochloride) for managing of diabetes mellitus type 2.The innovator drug product (Jentadueto Tablet) was evaluated for the various evaluation parameters, which have been taken into consideration during the drug product development. Pre-formulation evaluation was accomplished to safeguard better parameters of formulated drug product. On the result of pre-formulation evaluation and innovator drug product characterization, the model drug product was recognized in various steps. The established formulation was augmented for different excipients. The instant release film covered tablet of linagliptin and metformin HCl was expressed and augmented at laboratory scale. The individual steps (procedures) were improved for the same and the scale-up contemplation have been engaged into account certify the product performance at pilot plant-up to commercial scale-up.
 Keywords: anti-diabetic, linagliptin, metformin