Simple and direct determination of active ingredients in drugs by neutron activation analysis

The increasing number of drugs in the market and the need for their control requires new, simple, fast and accurate methods of analysis. The elements iodine, iron, manganese, silver and sodium were determined by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis in various pharmaceutical formulations, representing capsules, injectables, powders for injection, solutions and tablets. From the results it appears that Neutron Activation Analysis could be used as an official method for the determination of the elements iron, manganese and silver in pharmaceutical products, in which these elements are present as active ingredients, as well as for the control of the concentration limits for iodine and sodium.     

Investigation of the IC-ICP-MS determination of iodine species with reference to sample digestion procedures

The determination of iodine in aqueous solutions suffers from several serious problems, caused by the formation of iodine species, derived from the oxidative pretreatment of biological materials. For the determination of these iodine species an ion chromatograph was coupled with an ICP-mass spectrometer. Because of the possible interconversion of the iodine species depending on the pH-value, different eluent-column combinations were used for acidic or alkaline sample solutions, respectively. Iodide, iodate, and several not identified, presumably organo-iodine species could be separated and detected. Unfortunately, the iodine (I₂) itself could not be determined with the method proposed. The reaction products of pretreatment are influenced strongly by the matrix. Mixtures of different iodine containing components are received, dependent on the matrix composition and particularly on the pH-value.     

Determination of 1,4-benzodiazepines in drug dosage forms by difference spectrophotometry

A spectrophotometric method has been developed for the determination of seven 1,4-benzodiazepines, namely: chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, nitrazepam, oxazepam, lorazepam, temazepam and cinolazepam. The method involves reduction of the target compounds using Zn/HCl and measuring the difference in the absorbance before and after reduction. The quantities of zinc and acid required for efficient reduction were carefully studied. 1–20 g ml^–1 of the compounds could be determined with < 1% error. The method was applied successfully to the determination of these compounds in pharmaceutical dosage forms. The results were sufficiently accurate and precise and comparable to those from the official methods.     

Micellar Liquid Chromatographic Determination of Penicillins in Pharmaceuticals

A new, simple, rapid and specific micellar liquid chromatographic (MLC) method was developed and validated for the determination of amoxicillin, ampicillin, cloxacillin and dicloxacillin in pharmaceutical formulations. Separation was achieved isocratically on an Ultra C₁₈ column (150 mm × 4.6 mm) utilizing a mobile phase of 25 mM SDS–2% (v/v) 1-butanol in phosphate buffer (pH 5.0) at a flow rate of 1.0 mL min^?1 with UV detection at 200 nm. Validation experiments were performed to demonstrate linear ranges, accuracy, precision, robustness, limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ). The method was applied to the determination of these penicillins in various pharmaceutical formulations. The results compared favorably with those obtained by the official methods, and were in agreement with the declared compositions. The method can be used for quality control assay of the studied penicillins.     

The determination of Br,Ag and I in pharmaceuticals using X-ray fluorescence excited by gamma sources

The possibility of using γ-radiation sources for the X-ray fluorescence analysis of Br, Ag, and I was studied on model samples. The results were applied for the determination of these elements in pharmaceutical products. The optimum channel range was selected and the accuracies obtainable with various types of radiation sources were compared. For routine analysis of pharmaceutical products and other substances of similar composition, the most suitable radiation sources are:¹²⁵I for the determination of low concentration of bromine;¹⁵³Gd for the determination of silver; and²⁴¹Am for that of iodine.     

Iodine status and the effect of soil erosion on trace elements in Nanka and Oba towns of Anambra State, Nigeria

Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) is common in all populations. Iodine and other trace elements naturally occur in the soil but erosion leaches off these elements from the soil. This results in a continued loss of trace elements from the soil. In the present study, the levels of iodine, selenium, zinc and lead in the environment (measured in soil, bitter leaves (Vernonia amygdalina), cassava roots (mannihot utilissima, staple food in Nigeria), and drinking water) and urinary iodine from school children (n=200), pregnant women (n=60) and women of child bearing age (n=60) were determined for Nanka prone to soil erosion and Oba all in Anambra State, Nigeria (used as control) to assess their risk to IDD. The levels of selenium, zinc and lead were analysed using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry while the levels of iodine in the environment and urinary iodine were estimated using the method of Dunn et al.,(1993). In this study there was a positive correlation between iodine and the metals. The results show that the mean concentrations of total soil zinc (0.69 +/- 0.16 ppm); lead (0.40 +/- 0.12 ppm) values in Oba were significantly (p < 0.05) higher than values from Nanka (Zn = 0.33 +/- 0.10 ppm; Pb = 0.21 +/- 0.09 ppm). However, total soil values for selenium and iodine in soil were not significantly different in the two communities. Mean concentration of total vegetable zinc (0.63 +/- 0.14 ppm) value in Oba is significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the value from Nanka (Zn = 0.31 +/- 0.07 ppm). However, total vegetable values for I, Se and Pb were not significantly different in the two communities. Also, mean concentration of total cassava zinc (0.65 = 0.15 ppm) in Oba was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than Zn (0.44 +/- 0.1l ppm) from Nanka. However, values for Se, Pb, and I were not significantly different in the two communities. Mean concentration of total water iodine (105.25 +/- 10.44 microg/L) in Oba was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than the value from Nanka (I = 89.8 +/- 6.42 microg/L). However, total water values for Se, Zn, and Pb were not significantly different in the two communities. The mean urinary iodine concentration of 170.65 +/- 27.17 microg/L in school children from Oba was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than the mean concentration of 156.12 +/- 16.48 microg/L found in school children from Nanka. However, the mean urinary iodine concentration of all the women (pregnant and non-pregnant) were not significantly different in the two communities but they are below the recommended daily intake. The results show that people living in Nanka and Oba, could be at risk of IDD.     

Optimization of iodine determination according to Schöniger Analytical chemistry with 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBH)a Part 1, Oxygen flask combustion Part 7 [1, 2]

The method of iodine determination in organic compounds according to Schöniger [3, 4] was improved by using an alkaline absorption solution of DBH. In contrast to elemental bromine DBH is a stable and easy to handle crystalline compound. For the removal of the excess of DBH 5-sulfosalicylic acid (C₇H₆O₆S × 2H₂O [5965-83-3]) [5] is more suitable than formic acid [64-18-6]. Assays for the determination of 2-iodobenzoic acid in the range from 1 to 25 mg iodine are described. 32 organic iodine compounds, mostly x-ray contrast media, could be analyzed with a percentage relative standard deviation of about 0.2%.     

电感耦合等离子体质谱法测定磷矿石中锰、铜、铅、锌、铬、镉

建立了HNO3-HCl O4-HF混合酸溶样,电感耦合等离子体质谱法同时测定磷矿石中的锰、铜、铅、锌、铬和镉等6个微量重金属元素的有效方法.试验中对仪器的最佳工作参数进行了优化,选择适当的同位素,并用铑作内标元素,有效地抑制了分析信号的漂移.在选定的条件下,对样品进行了精密度和回收率试验,方法相对标准偏差(RSD,n=9)为0.99%~1.98%,加标回收率为98.0%~102.0%.     

Ion-Pair Formation in Pharmaceutical Analysis. Conductimetric Determination of Promazine, Chlorpromazine, Promethazine, Imipramine and Ciprofloxacin Hydrochlorides in Pure Form, Drug Formulations and Urine

 Potassium ferricyanide and sodium tetraphenylborate were used as titrants for the conductimetric determination of promazine HCl, chlorpromazine HCl, promethazine HCl, imipramine HCl and ciprofloxacin HCl through ion-associate complex formation. The molar combining ratio, effects of dilution of titrant, temperature and solvent were studied. The accuracy of the method is indicated by excellent recovery (99.50–99.96%). The sensitivity of the proposed method is discussed and the results are compared with the pharmacopoeial or the official methods. The suggested method has been applied for the analysis of the mentioned compounds in their pharmaceutical formulations and urine. Received March 1, 1998. Revision May 31, 1999.     

Optimization of iodine determination according to Sch?niger Analytical chemistry with 1,3-dibromo-5,5-dimethylhydantoin (DBH)a Part 1, Oxygen flask combustion Part 7 [1, 2]

The method of iodine determination in organic compounds according to Sch?niger [3, 4] was improved by using an alkaline absorption solution of DBH. In contrast to elemental bromine DBH is a stable and easy to handle crystalline compound. For the removal of the excess of DBH 5-sulfosalicylic acid (C₇H₆O₆S × 2H₂O [5965-83-3]) [5] is more suitable than formic acid [64-18-6]. Assays for the determination of 2-iodobenzoic acid in the range from 1 to 25 mg iodine are described. 32 organic iodine compounds, mostly x-ray contrast media, could be analyzed with a percentage relative standard deviation of about 0.2%. Received: 10 March 1997 / Accepted: 15 May 1997     

Development and Validation of Spectrophotometric Methods for the Determination of Cefetamet in Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms

Two simple and sensitive spectrophotometric methods for the determination of cefetamet in either pure form or in its pharmaceutical formulations were described. The method Ⅰ is based on the interaction of 3-methylbenzo[d]- thiazolin-2-one hydrazone （MBTH） with cefetamet in the presence of freshly prepared ferric chloride in a neutral medium. The resulting blue colored product has λmax at 628 nm. The method Ⅱ describes the reduction of ferric ion by the drug to ferrous ion followed by a complex formation reaction with 1,10-phenanthroline （1,10-phen） to form an orange red colored chromogen exhibiting 2max at 510 nm. The products are stable for more than 5 and 8 h respectively. Common excipients used as additives in pharmaceutical preparations do not interfere in the proposed methods. Both methods are highly reproducible and have been applied to a wide variety of pharmaceutical preparations and the results are comparable with those of official methods.     

Atomic absorption spectrometric determination of copper,zinc, and lead in geological materials

An atomic absorption spectrometric method is described for the determination of copper, zinc, and lead in geological materials. The sample is digested with HF—HCl—H₂O₂; the final solution for analysis is in 10 % (v/v) HCl. Copper and zinc are determined directly by aspirating the solution into an air—acetylene flame. A separate aliquot of the solution is used for determination of lead; lead is extracted into TOPO-MIBK from the acidic solution in the presence of iodide and ascorbic acid. For a 0.50-g sample, the limits of determination are 10–2000 p.p.m. for Cu and Zn, and 5–5000 p.p.m. for Pb. As much as 40 % Fe or Ca. and 10 % Al, Mg, or Mn in the sample do not interfere. The proposed method can be applied to the determination of copper, zinc, and lead in a wide range of geological materials including iron- and manganese-rich, calcareous and carbonate samples.     

Charge-transfer complexes of barbiturates and phenytoin

Simple and sensitive spectrophotometric methods are described, for the first time, for the determination of sodium salts of phenobarbital (1), thiopental (2), methohexital (3) and phenytoin (4). The methods are based on the reaction of these drugs as n-electron donors with the sigma-acceptor iodine and various pi-acceptors: 7,7,8,8-tetracyanoquinodimethane; 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,3,5,6-tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,3,5,6-tetrafluoro-1,4-benzoquinone; 2,5-dichloro-3,6-dihydroxy-1,4-benzoquinone; tetracyanoethylene and 2,4,7-trinitro-9-fluorenon. Depending on the solvent polarity, different coloured charge-transfer complexes and radicals were developed. Different variables and parameters affecting the reactions were studied and optimized. The formed complexes were examined by UV/VIS, infrared and (1)H-NMR. Due to the rapid development of colours at ambient temperature, the obtained results were used on thin layer chromatograms for the detection of the investigated compounds. Beer's plots were obeyed in a general concentration range of 1-400 mug ml(-1) for the investigated compounds with different acceptors. Interference from some co-formulated drugs was also studied. No interference was observed due to additives commonly present in the pharmaceutical preparations. The proposed methods could be applied successfully to the determination of the investigated compounds in pure and pharmaceutical dosage forms with good accuracy and precision, the recoveries ranged from 98.7+/-0.5 to 101.1+/-0.5%. The results were compared favourably with the official methods.     

Determination of total iodine in infant formula and nutritional products by inductively coupled plasma/mass spectrometry: single-laboratory validation

A single-laboratory validation by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry was developed for the determination total iodine (m/z 127) in infant formula and adult nutritional products. All samples were digested in nitric acid using a closed vessel microwave oven system; Te (m/z 130) was used as an internal standard. To prevent loss of iodine, ammonium hydroxide solution was added to the samples immediately after digestion. The method quantitation limit for total iodine was 0.3 ng/mL, but a practical LOQ was used at 1.0 ng/mL, a concentration at which there was a negligible bias due to nonlinearity. The total iodine concentrations (112-1900 ng/g) in 14 out of 15 nutritional products were within specification limits. Within-day and day-to-day (6 independent days) precision values were < 10% RSD. The observed precision for the overall mean (18 independent days) of a control sample was approximately 4% RSD. In two National Institute of Standards and Technology standard reference materials, total iodine results were within certified limits. Sample spike recoveries for all 15 nutritional products were 92-105%. The data show that a conventional microwave oven digestion procedure can be used to prepare samples for iodine determination. Therefore, this technique is very compatible with other methods being proposed as modern official methods for the analysis of minerals in nutritional products.     

Zinc-Selective Membrane Electrode Based On 5, 6, 14, 15-Dibenzo-l, 4-Dioxa-8, 12-Diazacyclopentadecane-5, 14-Diene

ABSTRACT

A new PVC membrane for zinc ions based on DBDA15C4 as membrane carrier was prepared. The electrode shows a linear stable response over a wide concentration range (5.0 × 10^?5-1.0 × 10^?1 M) with a slope of 22 mV/decade and a limit of detection of 3.0 × 10^?5 M (2.0 μg/ml). It has a very short response time of less than 5 s and can be use for at least 11 months without any divergence in potential. The zinc ion-selective electrode exhibited very good selectivities with respect to alkali, alkaline earth and some transition and heavy metal ions and could be used in a pH range 1.5-7.0. It was successfully applied for the direct determination of zinc in a pharmaceutical sample and, as an indicator electrode, in potentiometric titration of Zn²⁺ ions.     

New spectrophotometric method for the determination of some drugs with iodine and wool fast blue BL

A simple, sensitive and selective method is proposed for the spectrophotometric determination of drugs, viz. ampicillin, penicillin V, amoxycillin, cloxacillin, cefadroxil, ceftezoxime, griseofulvin, streptomycin, nicoumalone and acebutolol HCl, based on their reactivity with iodine. The method involves the addition of excess iodine of known concentration to the drug in the presence of NaOH and the unreacted iodine is determined by the measurement of the decrease in the absorbance of the dye wool fast blue BL (λ_max=540 nm) which was found to be the most suitable of several dyes tested. This method was applied for the determination of drug contents in pharmaceutical formulations and enabled the determination of the drugs in microgram quantities (0.8–9.6 μg ml⁻¹). No interferences were observed from excipients and the validity of the method was tested against reference methods.     

Determination of Hf, Sc and Y in geological samples together with the rare-earth elements

 A method is described for the determination of Hf, Sc and Y simultaneously with the REE in geological materials. An earlier method for REE separation from major elements was studied with the aim to apply it also to the determination of Hf, Sc and Y. Sample decomposition was carried out by melting with LiBO₂. The method involves separation and concentration stages, using the cation-exchange resin DOWEX AG 50W-X8. Matrix elements were eluted with 2 mol/l HCl, whereas 6 mol/l HNO₃ with oxalic acid and 8 mol/l HNO₃ were used to elute the elements to be determined. Some of the matrix elements could not be completely removed. This effect as well as the recovery rates of the determined elements were investigated. The measurements were performed by ICP-AES. Spectral interferences were also tested. Received: 8 November 1995/Revised: 12 March 1996/Accepted: 14 March 1996     

The determination of some trace elements in rainwater by neutron activation analysis

A routine method for the determination of 12 elements in small rain water samples is presented. Instrumental neutron activation analysis is applied for the determination of Mn, Na, Cl, V and Al. Bromine and iodine are isolated by isotope exchange between the irradiated water and a solution of Br₂ resp. I₂ in CCl₄. Extraction with APDC/MIBK is used for the separation of the shortlived isotopes of Co, V, Cr, Zn and In.     

Spectrofluorimetric Determination of the Hypertensive Drug Captopril Based on Its Oxidation with Cerium(IV)

A highly sensitive and specific spectrofluorimetric method for the analysis of captopril (CAP) in the pure form and in the tablet dosage forms has been described. The method was based on the oxidation of captopril by cerium(IV) in the presence of sulphuric acid and subsequent monitoring the fluorescence of the induced Ce(III) ion produced at λ_ex = 256 nm and λ_em = 354 nm. All variables affecting the reaction conditions such as cerium(IV) concentration, type and concentration of acid medium, reaction time, diluting solvents, temperature and heating time were carefully studied and optimized. Under the experimental conditions used, an excellent linear relationship was obtained between fluorescence intensity and the concentration of CAP. A linear range of determination was verified for captopril concentrations between 0.1–1.3 μg mL^?1 and the correlation coefficient of determination was 0.9997. Quantitation and detection limits were calculated. The precision of the method was satisfactory; the values of relative standard deviations did not exceed 1.14%. No interference could be observed from the excipients and additives are commonly presented in dosage forms. The proposed method was applied successfully for the assay of the studied drug in pure form and in pharmaceutical dosage forms. Recovery experiments revealed recovery of 99.82–100.21%. The results of the analysis show a good agreement with those obtained by official method stated in the United State Pharmacopoeia.     

Ex Situ Chemical Determination of Free Radicals and Peroxides on Plasma Treated Surfaces

Ex situ determinations of free radicals by 2,2-Diphenyl-1-pricylhydrazyl (DPPH) method and of peroxides by the iodine method applied to plasma treated surfaces were examined. Plasma polymers and plasma-treated polymers, which are already exposed to ambient oxygen, the original free radicals could be detected as peroxides. It was found that the specificity of the both methods was not high enough for quantitative determination. Chemical cleaning of aluminum alloy surfaces, such as alkaline cleaning and deoxidizing treatment, was found to leave large amount of DPPH scavengers, which could be removed by argon or oxygen plasma treatment, implying that the reactivity of DPPH is not exclusive to free radicals. DPPH method should be viewed as an analytical tool to detect scavengers of DPPH (rather than free radicals) existing on the surface region accessible to the DPPH solution. The iodine method should be likewise viewed as an analytical tool for iodine-liberating species existing on the surface region. Plasma treatment (O₂ or Ar) of aluminum surface did not remove the species, and in some cases increased the amount. The both methods could be used as tools to assess the overall surface reactivity, particularly of metals, which could influence the adhesion of coatings.