Pomegranate and licorice juices modulate metformin pharmacokinetics in rats. Awad R, Mallah E, Khawaja B, Dayyih W, El-Hajji F, Matalka K, Arafat T. Journal Article 2016; 37(3): 202-206 PubMed PMID: 27618606 Keywords: Animals, Area Under Curve, Beverages, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Female, Food-Drug Interactions, Glycyrrhiza, Hypoglycemic Agents:pharmacokinetics, Male, Metformin:pharmacokinetics, Punicaceae, Rats, Rats, Sprague-Dawley, Reproducibility of Res. Citation OBJECTIVES: Food or drinks may significantly alter the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs which may lead to adverse events. A ..... Read abstract Full text PDF
Enhancement of oral bioavailability of insulin in humans. Badwan A, Remawi M, Qinna N, Elsayed A, Arafat T, Melhim M, Hijleh O, Idkaidek N. Clinical Trial 2009; 30(1): 74-78 PubMed PMID: 19300394 Keywords: Administration, Oral, Adult, Biological Availability, Calibration, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical:standards, Cross-Over Studies, Dose-Response Relationship, Drug, Humans, Hypoglycemic Agents:administration & dosage, Injections, Subcutaneous, Insulin:administra. Citation OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to investigate oral absorption of 1, 2 and 3 U/kg oral insulin five test products with different p..... Read abstract Full text PDF