The Physical Stability of Co-Amorphous Candesartan-Amlodipine
摘要
This work presents a study of the physical stability of a co-amorphous (CAM) combination of two drugs: Candesartan cilexetil (CDS) and Amlodipine besylate (AMB) and the polymer polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP).
MethodsTwo methods, milling and quench cooling, were used for the preparation of the co-amorphous drugs. Prepared samples were characterized by DSC, FTIR, LC-MS and XRD.
ResultsAMB improved the amorphization propensity of CDS into co-milled CDS with AMB systems. Compared to the milling process, quench cooling generated a stabler amorphous dispersion reinforced by the integration of PVP; however, the heat treatment strongly affected candesartan cilexetil, causing decomposition. The optimal method to prepare amorphous CDS is milling with AMB in a 50/50 mixture. 20% PVP can be added to improve the amorphous state, although in the presence of PVP the sample becomes more sensitive to water.
ConclusionThe challenges related to the formulation of co-amorphous CDS-AMB will be discussed, focusing on the limitations associated with their physical and chemical stability.