Stability of enalapril repackaged into monitored dosage system |
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| Authors: | Héctor R. Loscertales Pilar Modamio Cecilia F. Lastra Antonio J. Braza Gonzalo Tobaruela |
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| Affiliation: | Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapy Unit, Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain |
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| Abstract: | A monitored dosage system (MDS) is a professionally prepared blister-type repackaging system used to improve medication adherence. The objective of this study was to determine the stability of enalapril tablets, a widely prescribed drug, commonly used by the elderly but potentially unstable in MDSs. No degradation of enalapril tablets repackaged into MDSs was observed during the 60 day study period. |
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| Keywords: | Drug stability Enalapril Monitored dosage system Patient safety |
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