Bioequivalence Evaluation of Omeprazole Preparations

오메프라졸을 함유한 울프로정과 로섹캅셀의 생물학적 동등성 평가

The bioequivalence of two omeprazole preparations was evaluated following their oral administration to 16 normal volunteers. The test product was 'Ulpro tablet' made by Boryung Pharmaceutical Co. and the reference was 'Losec capsule' made by Yuhan Corp. After one capsule or tablet containing 20 mg omeprazole was administered, blood was taken at predetermined time intervals and the concentration of the drug in plasma was determined with an HPLC method. AUC and $C_{max}$ were determined and analyzed statistically for the evaluation of bioequivalence of the two products. The differences in AUC and $C_max$ between two products were $0.45\%\;and\;2.83\%$, respectively. The powers for AUC and $C_{max}\;were\;89.2\%\;and\;>90\%$, respectively. Confidence intervals were within $20\%$ for AVC and $C_{max}$All of these parameters met the criteria of KFDA for bioequivalence, indicating that 'Ulpro tablet' is bioequivalent to 'Losee capsule.'