The non-destructive identification of solid over-the-counter medications using single particle aerosol mass spectrometry |
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Authors: | Martin Audrey N Farquar George R Jones A Daniel Frank Matthias |
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Institution: | Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA 94550, USA. |
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Abstract: | Single over-the-counter medication tablets were analyzed in real time using Single Particle Aerosol Mass Spectrometry (SPAMS). Dual-polarity time-of-flight mass spectra were obtained for micrometer-sized single particles dislodged from a single tablet without destroying the shape or markings of each tablet. The solid tablet was placed in a modified-top glass vial and shaken to dislodge and introduce micrometer-sized particles into the SPAMS system. Unique spectra from these particles were obtained in less than 1 s for single tablets of aspirin, ibuprofen, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, loratadine, or diphenhydramine. The signals obtained allowed the non-destructive identification of an individual tablet in seconds. SPAMS presents an ideal system for high-throughput analysis of solid drugs. |
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