Abstract
Previous studies following single dose administration have suggested that the pharmacokinetics of various nifedipine formulations could be influenced by the timing of associated food consumption. In order more closely to reflect the clinical situation we have carried out a study at steady state using a 'biphasic' formulation comprising 'rapid' and 'retarded' drug release components. Fifteen normal subjects took 20 mg 'biphasic' nifedipine 12 hourly for 10 days. Studies were carried out on days 4, 7 and 10. On these days the nifedipine was taken 2 h or 1 h before or immediately following a light breakfast. A light breakfast influenced neither the rate nor the extent of nifedipine absorption nor the rate or extent of major metabolite appearance. We conclude that at steady state the timing of a light meal is unlikely to alter in any clinically important manner the pharmacokinetics of nifedipine released from 'biphasic' tablets.
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