THE STABILITY OF GENERIC MEROPENEM IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES

Authors

  • Wasan Katip Chiang Mai University
  • Purida Wientong Chiang Mai University
  • Chuleegone Sornsuvit Chiang Mai University

Keywords:

stability, Meropenem, Extended infusion, High temperatures, Tropical country

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the stability of two brands of generic meropenem at high ambient temperatures and various concentrations in solution.

Methods: Generic meropenem brand A and brand B vials were used to prepare 10 mg/mL and 20 mg/mL solutions in PVC bags. The prepared solutions were incubated at 25, 30 and 35 °C. Three mL of each solution were with drawn at 0, 4, 8 and 12 hours and subjected to HPLC analysis.

Results: Generic meropenem (Brand A) as a 10 mg/mL solution was stable for up to 10 hours at 25°C, 5 hours at 30°C and 4.5 hours at 35°C. A. 20 mg/mL solution was stable for 6 hours at 25°C, 5 hours at 30°C and 3 hours at 35°C. Generic meropenem (Brand B) as a 10 mg/mL solution was stable for up to 9 hours at 25°C, 5 hours at 30°C and 3 hours at 35°C. A. 20 mg/mL solution was stable for 5 hours at 25°C,10 hours at 30°C and 5 hours at 35°C.

Conclusion: The stability of the generic meropenem solutions was affected by temperature and concentration. Higher the temperatures and higher the drug concentrations, show lower the stability of generic meropenem.

 

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Author Biographies

Wasan Katip, Chiang Mai University

Pharmaceutical care

Purida Wientong, Chiang Mai University

Pharmaceutical care

Chuleegone Sornsuvit, Chiang Mai University

Pharmaceutical care

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Published

01-01-2015

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Katip, W., P. Wientong, and C. Sornsuvit. “THE STABILITY OF GENERIC MEROPENEM IN TROPICAL COUNTRIES”. International Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, vol. 7, no. 1, Jan. 2015, pp. 236-8, https://journals.innovareacademics.in/index.php/ijpps/article/view/3414.

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