Abstract |
Meloxicam (MX), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, widely used to treat arthritis, has a very bitter taste. Chemical modification of the bitter functionality was achieved by synthesis of a prodrug, meloxicam pivalate (MXP). Taste improvement was evaluated using single bottle-test rat model. It was found that palatability of MXP solution improved significantly as compared to MX.
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Authors | Bandoo C Chatale, Mariam S Degani |
Journal | Drug development and industrial pharmacy
(Drug Dev Ind Pharm)
Vol. 45
Issue 10
Pg. 1590-1598
(Oct 2019)
ISSN: 1520-5762 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 31306048
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
- Prodrugs
- Solutions
- Meloxicam
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Topics |
- Animals
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
(chemistry)
- Drug Delivery Systems
(methods)
- Male
- Meloxicam
(chemistry)
- Prodrugs
(chemistry)
- Rats
- Rats, Wistar
- Solutions
(chemistry)
- Taste
(drug effects)
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