Effect of gugulipid on bioavailability of diltiazem and propranolol

J Assoc Physicians India. 1994 Jun;42(6):454-5.

Abstract

The effect of single oral dose of 1 gm gugulipid was studied on bioavailability of single oral dose of propranolol (40 mg) and diltiazem (60 mg) in 10 and 7 normal healthy male volunteers respectively. It was a randomised within group crossover study. Blood samples were collected at hourly intervals upto 8 hrs. Gugulipid significantly reduced (P < .01) peak plasma concentration (Cmax) and area under curve (AUC 0-8 hrs) of both the drugs in normal volunteers. Such interaction in patients receiving propanolol or diltiazem with gugulipid may lead to diminished efficacy or nonresponsiveness due to significant reduction in bioavailability.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Randomized Controlled Trial

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Biological Availability
  • Commiphora
  • Cross-Over Studies
  • Diltiazem / pharmacokinetics*
  • Humans
  • Hypolipidemic Agents / pharmacology*
  • Male
  • Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
  • Plant Gums
  • Propranolol / pharmacokinetics*

Substances

  • Hypolipidemic Agents
  • Plant Extracts
  • Plant Gums
  • guggulu extract
  • Propranolol
  • Diltiazem