This study aimed to compare the different physical parameters and dissolution profiles of 10 years-expired with nonexpired lamotrigine (LTG) immediate-release tablet formulations. Dissolution tests were conducted using a validated high-performance liquid chromatography method. Dissolution characteristics of the tablet formulations were evaluated at three points spanning the physiological pH range (pH 1.2, pH 4.5, pH 6.8). Physical characteristics of LTG tablets were determined according to the European Pharmacopoeia. The dissolution profile comparison was carried out using model-independent (statistical) and model-dependent (kinetic) methods to provide detailed information about dissolution data. The t-test was applied to investigate differences between expired and non-expired tablets, and the differences were considered statistically significant if p ≤ 0.05. The results demonstrated no statistical differences in physical characteristics between expired and non-expired tablets; however, there were differences in the dissolution profiles, which could cause different pharmacokinetic profiles. The results of this investigation showed that the drug content did not change significantly. Therefore, the lower dissolution rate for expired LTG tablets is due to an interaction of LTG with one or more excipients in the tablet formulation during aging.
This study aims to find the effects of high (75%) and low (30%) humidity conditions and its correlation with formulation composition on dissolution kinetics of lamotrigine (LMT) from prepared immediate-release tablets during one- and four-week periods. Two types of fillers microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) or anhydrous lactose (LAC), disintegrant sodium starch glycolate (NaSG, 0.5% or 4%), and lubricant magnesium stearate (MgST, 0.25% or 5%) were used. A three-factor two-stage complete factorial design (2³) was used to assess the influence of the composition of the tested formulations. The tablets were produced by direct compression and characterized using a disintegration test, a resistance to crushing test, and dissolution tests (pH 1.2 and pH 6.8). Using Design Expert software, it was concluded that in addition to the effect of fillers on pH 6.8, NaSG has a significant impact after exposure to high and low humidity, as well as its interaction with LAC and MCC. In the dissolution medium pH 1.2, under conditions of high humidity, the content of MgST and NaSG and their interaction show a significant influence. The release rate of LMT was affected by humidity as well as type of excipients and their interactions.
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