Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
2481305 European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2011 8 Pages PDF
Abstract

The purpose of this study was to establish an in vitro system that evaluates the effects of P-glycoprotein (P-gp)-mediated efflux on the oral absorption of P-gp substrates. An in vitro system (dissolution/permeation system, D/P system) was developed that consisted of apical and basal chambers and a Caco-2 cell monolayer mounted between the chambers. Both sides of the monolayer were filled with physiological solution and were stirred at 200 rpm. The dissolution in the apical medium and permeation to the basal medium were monitored for 2 h after P-gp substrates were applied to the apical side of the system. When erythromycin existed in the apical medium, the permeations of fexofenadine and talinolol were significantly enhanced without change in their dissolution. The prediction of oral absorptions of fexofenadine and talinolol from in vitro data indicated that co-administration of erythromycin results in 2.1- and 1.9-fold higher oral absorptions, respectively. Moreover, the D/P system could estimate the effect of cremophor EL on the oral absorption of saquinavir. These estimations corresponded well to in vivo human observations. Our in vitro system is useful in assessment of the effect of P-gp-mediated efflux on in vivo oral absorption of P-gp substrates.

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