FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF METHYLDOPA BILAYER FLOATING TABLETS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPERTENSION Authors: Kanala DL And Chukka S*
ABSTRACT
Aim: Present study aim is formulations and evaluations of bilayered Methyldopa tablets by
natural polymers
Method: Bilayered Methyldopa tablets were prepared by direct physical compression method
using Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum (Natural), Sodium bicarbonates has a gas generating agent.
The developed bilayered tablets are evaluated for physicochemical characters, buoyancy in
vitro study, drug content, drug dissolution, Kinetic models, and drug stability studies.
Results: the results are showing satisfactory and within the limits. The bilayered tablets
consisting of CIR3 and CSR4 showing good floating property and drug release was found in a
sustained manner for 12 hours and follows Higuchi kinetics. The optimised CIR3 and CSR4
bilayered tablet was more stable at various storage conditions.
Conclusion: Methyldopa bilayered floating tablets were developed successfully by natural
polymers and were stable for three months.
Keywords: Methyl dopa, Gaur gum, Xanthan Gum, Buoyancy and bilayered tablets Publication date: 01/06/2024 https://ijbpas.com/pdf/2024/June/MS_IJBPAS_2024_9044.pdfDownload PDFhttps://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2024/13.6.9044