Figure 2.
In vitro release profile of carvedilol from the various formulations in SIF containing Tween 80 (A) or in bile salt release medium (B) at 37°C. Data represent the mean ± SEM (n=3).
Notes: SC20%, 20% SC-enriched niosomes; SC30%, 30% SC-enriched niosomes; STC20%, 20% STC enriched niosomes; STC30%, 30% STC enriched niosomes; CTAB10%, cationic niosomes containing 10% CTAB; DCP10%, anionic niosomes containing 10% DCP.
Abbreviations: CTAB, hexadecyl-trimethyl ammonium bromide; DCP, dicetyl phosphate; PN, Plain niosomes; Susp, suspension; F, formulation; SC, sodium cholate; SEM, standard error of the mean; SIF, simulated intestinal fluid; STC, sodium taurocholate.