The Role Of Surfactants And Polymers On The Solubility Of Nifedipine

Authors

  • C. I. Igwilo School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
  • H. A. B. Coker School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
  • R. N. Nasipuri School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos.
  • T. F. Sona School of Pharmacy, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi-Araba, Lagos.

Abstract

Nifedipine is a calcium antagonist used in the management of hypertension. The drug is practically insoluble in water. In this study, the solubility of the drug in various Surfactant solutions and polymer solutions have been investigated at three different temperatures.

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Published

1992-04-01

How to Cite

Igwilo, C. I., Coker, H. A. B., Nasipuri, R. N., & Sona , T. F. (1992). The Role Of Surfactants And Polymers On The Solubility Of Nifedipine. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 23(2). Retrieved from https://www.psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/277