Generic selection criteria for safety and patient benefit [V]: Comparing the pharmaceutical properties and patient usability of original and generic nasal spray containing ketotifen fumarate
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- Wada Yuko
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
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- Ami Shyoko
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
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- Nozawa Mitsuru
- Triad Japan Co. Ltd.
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- Goto Miho
- Triad Japan Co. Ltd.
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- Shimokawa Ken-ichi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
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- Ishii Fumiyoshi
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Meiji Pharmaceutical University
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The pH, osmotic pressure (cryoscopy), viscosity, squeeze force, spray angle, and spraying frequency of nasal spray containing ketotifen fumarate (1 brand-name product and 8 generic products) were measured. Based on the results of pH measurement, all products were weakly acidic (4.0 to 5.1). For all products, the osmotic pressure ratio to physiological saline was approximately 1. The viscosity of various products ranged from approximately 1.0 to 1.5 mPa·s. The spray angle of drug solution differed among the products: minimum, 46 degrees (Sawai and Fusachol); and maximum, 68.7 degrees (Sekiton). In particular, TOA, Sawai, Fusachol, and TYK showed significantly smaller angles compared to Zaditen (brand-name product). Container properties varied among the products: minimum squeeze force, 19.0 N (Sekiton); and maximum squeeze force, 43.1 N (Sawai). Based on these results, although all the above products are identical in dosage form and active ingredient, the differences in pharmaceutical properties, such as container operations and drug-solution spraying/attachment, may markedly influence patients' subjective opinions.
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- Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics
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Drug Discoveries & Therapeutics 10 (2), 88-92, 2016
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