Analysis of spironolactone polymorphs in active pharmaceutical ingredients and their effect on tablet dissolution profiles

ABSTRACT Spironolactone (SPR) is a steroidal drug administered as a potassium-sparing diuretic for high blood pressure treatment. The drug shows incomplete gastrointestinal absorption due to its poor aqueous solubility. The physicochemical properties of SPR in crystal forms I and II suggest that dif...

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Main Authors: Renata Cunha de Resende, Olímpia Maria Martins Santos Viana, Jennifer Tavares Jacon Freitas, Rudy Bonfilio, André Luís Morais Ruela, Magali Benjamim de Araújo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo
Series:Brazilian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
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