Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach

Background: Mirabegron, a first-in-class β3-adrenergic agonist used for managing overactive bladder (OAB), is well-documented in the literature. However, its low oral permeability results in poor bioavailability, limiting patient compliance and tolerability. To address this, the present study focuse...

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Main Authors: Neeraj Sharma, Daksh Bhatia, Sharda Shambhakar, Pavitra Solanki
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Published: Creative Pharma Assent 2025-02-01
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Daksh Bhatia
Sharda Shambhakar
Pavitra Solanki
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description Background: Mirabegron, a first-in-class β3-adrenergic agonist used for managing overactive bladder (OAB), is well-documented in the literature. However, its low oral permeability results in poor bioavailability, limiting patient compliance and tolerability. To address this, the present study focuses on developing a sustained-release (SR) tablet of mirabegron with enhanced oral effectiveness. In this research, mirabegron was combined with polyethylene oxide to improve permeability and formulated as an HPC-loaded SR tablet, promising improved bioavailability and anti-OAB efficacy. Methods: Tablet design and optimization were carried out using the Box-Behnken Design (Design Expert® 12 software) to refine formulation parameters. The study aimed to create a commercially viable SR tablet with improved intestinal permeability, bioavailability, and clinical acceptance. Results: The optimized formulation showed a 34.8% increase in bioavailability compared to the marketed tablet. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated a 31.77% increase in plasma concentration over the marketed formulation. Conclusion: The developed formulation is safe and effective, offering improved therapeutic potential for treating overactive bladder. This work represents a significant advancement in OAB management and highlights the commercial viability of the emerging mirabegron SR tablet in meeting current therapeutic needs.
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spelling doaj-art-4938117659824234ab35e77f440aed2c2025-08-20T02:55:16ZengCreative Pharma AssentJournal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research2348-03352025-02-0113112313510.69857/joapr.v13i1.820821Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approachNeeraj Sharma0Daksh Bhatia1Sharda Shambhakar2Pavitra Solanki3Department of Pharmaceutics, Banasthali Vidyapith, P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan-304022, IndiaDepartment of Pharmacognosy, KIET School of Pharmacy, Ghaziabad, Uttar Prdaesh-201206, Indiaepartment of Pharmaceutics, Banasthali Vidyapith, P.O. Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan-304022, IndiaDepartment of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, New Delhi-110017, IndiaBackground: Mirabegron, a first-in-class β3-adrenergic agonist used for managing overactive bladder (OAB), is well-documented in the literature. However, its low oral permeability results in poor bioavailability, limiting patient compliance and tolerability. To address this, the present study focuses on developing a sustained-release (SR) tablet of mirabegron with enhanced oral effectiveness. In this research, mirabegron was combined with polyethylene oxide to improve permeability and formulated as an HPC-loaded SR tablet, promising improved bioavailability and anti-OAB efficacy. Methods: Tablet design and optimization were carried out using the Box-Behnken Design (Design Expert® 12 software) to refine formulation parameters. The study aimed to create a commercially viable SR tablet with improved intestinal permeability, bioavailability, and clinical acceptance. Results: The optimized formulation showed a 34.8% increase in bioavailability compared to the marketed tablet. In vivo pharmacokinetic studies demonstrated a 31.77% increase in plasma concentration over the marketed formulation. Conclusion: The developed formulation is safe and effective, offering improved therapeutic potential for treating overactive bladder. This work represents a significant advancement in OAB management and highlights the commercial viability of the emerging mirabegron SR tablet in meeting current therapeutic needs.https://japtronline.com/index.php/joapr/article/view/820overactive bladderquality by designmirabegronsustained release tabletpolyethylene oxideoral drug delivery
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Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach
Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research
overactive bladder
quality by design
mirabegron
sustained release tablet
polyethylene oxide
oral drug delivery
title Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach
title_full Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach
title_fullStr Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach
title_full_unstemmed Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach
title_short Designing a sustained-release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment: a quality by design approach
title_sort designing a sustained release solid oral formulation for overactive bladder treatment a quality by design approach
topic overactive bladder
quality by design
mirabegron
sustained release tablet
polyethylene oxide
oral drug delivery
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