Clinical Efficacy of Fuzheng Huaji Longbi Decoction in Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Syndrome of Healthy Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis / 中国实验方剂学杂志

ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy and safety of Fuzheng Huaji Longbi decoction in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia （BPH） in the patients with the syndrome of healthy Qi deficiency and blood stasis. MethodA total of 94 BPH patients were randomized into control and observation groups， with 47 patients in each group. The control group was treated with doxazosin mesylate sustained-release tablets， and the observation group with Fuzheng Huaji Longbi decoction on the basis of the therapy in the control group. After eight weeks， the international prostate symptom score （IPSS）， quality of life （QOL） score， residual urine volume （RUV）， maximum urinary flow rate （Qmax）， TCM syndrome score， TCM symptom score， electrocardiogram， and liver and kidney function were determined to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of the two groups. ResultAfter 8 weeks of treatment， the total response rate in the control group was 63.64% （28/44）， which was lower than that （84.44%， 38/45） in the observation group （χ2=5.026， P<0.05）. The clinical efficacy in the observation group was higher than that in the control group （Z=-2.17， P=0.030）. The treatment in both groups decreased the IPSS， QOL score， RUV， and TCM syndrome scores and increased the Qmax （P<0.05）. Moreover， the observation group had lower IPSS， QOL score， RUV， and TCM syndrome score （P<0.05） and higher Qmax than the control group after treatment （P<0.05）. The treatment in the observation group decreased all the TCM symptom scores （P<0.05）， while that in the control group only decreased the frequency of urination at night and the scores of dysuria， weak urine stream， and post-urinary drainage （P<0.05）. After treatment， the observation group had lower frequency of urination at night and lower scores of mental fatigue， cold limbs， lower abdominal discomfort， and loose stool than the control group （P<0.05）. No adverse events associated with the administration of Fuzheng Huaji Longbi decoction were observed during the treatment period. ConclusionFuzheng Huaji Longbi decoction is effective in treating BPH in the patients with the syndrome of healthy qi deficiency and blood stasis. It can relieve the clinical symptoms and improve the quality of life， being a safe and reliable choice for clinical application.

Mechanical, optical, and physicochemical properties of HPMC-based doxazosin mesylate orodispersible films

Abstract In this study, orodispersible films formed from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) E6 (2, 2.5, and 3%) and plasticizers ((glycerin (Gly), propylene glycol (PP), or polyethylene glycol (PEG)), containing doxazosin mesylate, were prepared by the solvent casting method and characterized. Design of experiments (DoE) was used as a statistical tool to facilitate the interpretation of the experimental data and allow the identification of optimal levels of factors for maximum formulation performance. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) curves and X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) diffractograms showed doxazosin mesylate amorphization, probably due to complexation with the polymer (HPMC E6), and the glass transition temperature of the polymer was reduced by adding a plasticizer. Fourier transformed infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy results showed that the chemical structure of doxazosin mesylate was preserved when introduced into the polymer matrix, and the plasticizers, glycerin and PEG, affected the polymer matrix with high intensity. The addition of plasticizers increased the elongation at break and adhesiveness (Gly > PEG > PP), confirming the greater plasticizer effect of Gly observed in DSC and FTIR studies. Greater transparency was observed for the orodispersible films prepared using PP. The addition of citric acid as a pH modifier was fundamental for the release of doxazosin mesylate, and the desirability formulation had a release profile similar to that of the reference product

Comparison Research between Fiber-optic Method and Imported Drug Registration Standard Method for Dissolution of Doxazosin Mesylate Extended Release Tablets / 中国药师

Objective:To compare the dissolution results of doxazosin mesylate extended release tablets determined by a fiber-optic method and the imported drug registration standard method. Methods:The drug release process was determined directly with a FODT-601 fiber-optic medicine dissolution/ release rate process monitoring system. Aqueous solution of hydrochloric acid and sodium chloride was used as the dissolution medium, the paddle rotation rate was 75 r·min-1 , the detection wavelength was set at 246 nm while the reference wavelength was 550 nm. The detection length was 5 mm. Results:The standard curve of doxazosin mesylate was linear within the concentration range of 0. 468 1-11. 700 0μg·ml-1 and r values were greater than 0. 999 0. The intra-and inter-day RSD (n=6) was 1. 6% and 2. 0%, respectively. The recovery of doxazosin mesylate was 99. 0% and RSD was 1. 4(n=9). The results determined by the fiber-optic method were generally higher than those determined by the standard method, and there were some differences in the measurement results. Conclusion:Fiber-optic method shows the whole dissolution process objectively. It is particularly prominent in the research on the dissolution of rapid, extended and controlled release preparations. However, it can not replace the standard method yet.

Effects of Doxazosin Mesylate in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia / 대한비뇨기과학회지

The clinical effect of doxazosin mesylate, a selective long acting alpha-1 adrenergic blocker, were evaluated in 31 patients with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia ranging from 49- 85 years old. All patients underwent a urodynamic evaluation and symptom score checking before enrollment into the study. The dose of doxazosin was 2mg per day. And the mean duration of treatment was 157 days. 31 patients were followed on doxazosin for 3 to 12 months with mean 7.5 months. The adverse drug reactions were observed only 1 case. The parameters used to assess the effectiveness of doxazosin included peak and mean urinary flow rates, micturition symptom scores and residual urine, and global assessment by the patient The peak and mean urinary flow rates increased by 77% and 86%, respectively. The obstructive and irritative symptom scores were improved by 51% and 41% respectively. The improvements in urinary flow rates and symptom scores were maintained for this interval. Although this preliminary experience with doxazosin is encouraging, the ultimate role of doxazosin for the long term treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia needs further evaluation.