Drug Solubility Enhancement through the Preparation of Multicomponent Organic Materials: Eutectics of Lovastatin with Carboxylic Acids
Lovastatin (LOV) is a drug used to treat hypercholesterolemia. Recent studies have identified its antioxidant effects and potential use in the treatment of some types of cancer. However, the low bioavailability related to its poor water solubility limits its use in solid oral dosage forms. Therefore...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Pharmaceutics |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/11/3/112 |