Solid Dose Form of Metformin with Ethyl Eicosapentaenoic Acid Does Not Improve Metformin Plasma Availability
Author(s) -
Jeffrey H. Burton,
William D. Johnson,
Frank L. Greenway
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pharmacology andamp pharmacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2157-9431
pISSN - 2157-9423
DOI - 10.4236/pp.2016.71005
Subject(s) - metformin , eicosapentaenoic acid , chemistry , pharmacology , medicine , organic chemistry , fatty acid , insulin , polyunsaturated fatty acid
The purpose of the study was to investigate effects of ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid on pharmacokinetics of metformin. Pharmacokinetic profiles of metformin and ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid when delivered separately or together in solid dose form were investigated and compared to determine whether the solid dose resulted in an altered metforminpharmacokinetics when given with or without food.
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