This dissertation presents a research series demonstrating the use of pharmacokinetic modeling and simulations as tools to assess drug concentration and disposition in patient populations. For drugs requiring therapeutic drug monitoring, these tools are necessary to ensure patients are receiving a safe and effective dose of medication to address their...
Acetaminophen has been safely used for analgesia for many years.
Literature suggests that a plasma acetaminophen level of 5μg/ml is necessary to
maintain analgesic relief in humans. Current dosing regiments are inconvenient (every
4-6 hours) and do not maintain this minimum plasma level. Simulations were
conducted to examine various doses...
This thesis describes 1) development of a gastric retention device (GRD) to
increase gastric retention time of certain drugs, 2) product formulations of an immediate
release itraconazole and controlled-release ketoprofen. GRD was fabricated from crosslinked
carbohydrate polymers. Rate and extent of hydration of the film in water and in
simulated...
This thesis describes evaluation of a gastric retention device (GRD) developed at Oregon State University. The device was originally fabricated from Xanthan gum and Locust bean gum. A modified gastric retention device containing other additives was developed and investigated in this work. The modified device was evaluated in vitro for...
Product formulation and in vitro dissolution characteristics of sustained-release chewable tablet dosage
forms are presented in chapter one of this thesis. In vivo
single dose and multiple dose studies of two
sustained-release formulations as well as one conventional
dyphylline formulation are described in chapter two. The
pharmacokinetics of dyphylline following...
This dissertation describes how to apply pharmacokinetic simulations and modeling in a clinical setting to monitor and adjust drug dosing in special patient populations. Pharmacokinetic simulations were used to investigate efficacy and risk of drug toxicity of a new dosing regimen for aminoglycoside antibiotics when administered to renal failure patients....
This thesis describes evaluation of a novel self-sealing chewable sustained release tablet that can maintain controlled release of drug regardless of compaction, crushing, or chewing. The new formulation contains polyethylene oxide which produces a sealant effect for cracks produced in the polymer coating during compaction. Dissolution studies were conducted and...