The objective of the present study was to formulate methyldopa sustained release
matrix tablets using hydrophilic hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) alone or in
combination with hydrophobic ethyl cellulose polymer(EC). Matrix tablets were prepare
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by wet granulation method, and subjected to physiochemical studies. All formulations
showed physiochemical properties which appear to be in compliance with pharmacopeial
standards. The in-vitro dissolution studies showed that increase in concentration or
viscosity of HPMC polymer led to decrease in the rate of drug release decreased. The
results also revealed that Combination of HPMC K4M and EC slower drug release more
than using HPMC K4M alone. Drug release kinetics of about all formulations correspond
best to Korsemeyer-Peppas model and drug release mechanism was anomalous diffusion
based on release exponent value.
