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Shakshuki A, Yeung P, Agu RU. Compounded Topical Amitriptyline for Neuropathic Pain: In Vitro Release from Compounding Bases and Potential Correlation with Clinical Efficacy. Can J Hosp Pharm 2020; 73:133-140. [PMID: 32362670 PMCID: PMC7182372] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Topical amitriptyline has been described as having mixed clinical efficacy for neuropathic pain. A few case reports using higher concentrations of this compound found clinical benefit, but many of these studies did not describe the components used in formulating the amitriptyline preparations. OBJECTIVE To generate reproducible clinical measures of the characteristics of amitriptyline diffusion from selected compounding bases, to support a scientific approach to base selection when compounding this drug for neuropathic pain. METHODS Amitriptyline hydrochloride (1%, 5%, and 10%) was compounded with 3 proprietary compounding bases: Lipoderm base, Emollient Cream, and Mediflo 30 pluronic lecithin organogel (PLO) gel. In vitro release of the drug from each base and subsequent permeation across artificial human skin were investigated with the Franz diffusion system. Amitriptyline release mechanisms were determined with kinetic models. How quickly and to what extent the drug leaves each base to diffuse through the skin were characterized by determining steady-state flux, cumulative permeation, and lag times. RESULTS Release of amitriptyline was significantly higher from the Mediflo PLO gel than from the Lipoderm base or Emollient Cream (p < 0.05). Mean cumulative drug release after 24 h, from the 10% formulation, was 23.9% (standard deviation [SD] 4.1%) for Lipoderm base, 41.8% (SD 3.1%) for Emollient Cream, and 53.2% (SD 7.7%) for Mediflo PLO gel. A high percentage of amitriptyline was retained in all 3 bases. Although amitriptyline release was highest with Mediflo PLO gel, this base resulted in significantly lower cumulative permeation relative to Lipoderm base and Emollient Cream (p < 0.05). There was a strong overall correlation between amitriptyline concentration, lag time, and flux. Higher concentrations were associated with significantly lower lag times and increased flux. The highest lag time and flux were observed for Mediflo PLO gel. CONCLUSION These data indicate that the therapeutic effectiveness of compounded amitriptyline for neuropathic pain depends on its diffusion out of the compounding bases and penetration through the skin.
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- Ayah Shakshuki
- , BScPharm, MScPharm, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, BScPharm, PhD, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, BPharm, MPharm, PhD, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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- , BScPharm, MScPharm, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, BScPharm, PhD, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, BPharm, MPharm, PhD, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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- , BScPharm, MScPharm, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, BScPharm, PhD, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, BPharm, MPharm, PhD, is with the College of Pharmacy, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
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Rawat KA, Basu H, Singhal RK, Kailasa SK. Simultaneous colorimetric detection of four drugs in their pharmaceutical formulations using unmodified gold nanoparticles as a probe. RSC Adv 2015. [DOI: 10.1039/c4ra16109b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Schematic representation for the aggregation of unmodified Au NPs induced by four drugs (venlafaxine, imipramine, amlodipine, and alfuzosin).
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- Karuna A. Rawat
- Department of Applied Chemistry
- S. V. National Institute of Technology
- Surat-395007
- India
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- Analytical Chemistry Division
- Bhabha Atomic Research Center
- Mumbai 400085
- India
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- Department of Applied Chemistry
- S. V. National Institute of Technology
- Surat-395007
- India
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Suzaki N, Kadi S, Miyachi K, Moriyama K, Kamino S, Yamaguchi T, Fujita Y. Spectrophotometric Determination of Chlorpromazine in Preparation with o-Sulfophenylfluorone and Gallium(III). BUNSEKI KAGAKU 2010. [DOI: 10.2116/bunsekikagaku.59.727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy School of Medicine, Kinki University
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy School of Medicine, Kinki University
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Okayama University
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Samanidou VF, Nika MK, Papadoyannis IN. Development of an HPLC method for the monitoring of tricyclic antidepressants in biofluids. J Sep Sci 2007; 30:2391-400. [PMID: 17625794 DOI: 10.1002/jssc.200700142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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A simple, rapid and sensitive HPLC method was developed and validated for the determination of four tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs): amitriptyline, doxepin, clomipramine (CLO) and imipramine, in pharmaceutical formulations and biological fluids. A Kromasil C(8 )analytical column (250 x 4 mm, 5 microm) was used for the separation, with a mobile phase consisting of 0.05 M CH(3)COONH(4) and CH(3)CN (45:55 v/v) delivered at 1.5 mL/min isocratically. Quantification was performed at 238 nm, with bromazepam (1.5 ng/microL) as the internal standard. The determination of TCAs in blood plasma was performed after protein precipitation. Urine analysis was performed by means of SPE using Lichrolut RP-18 Merck cartridges providing high absolute recoveries (> 94%). Direct analysis of urine was also performed after two-fold dilution. The developed method was fully validated in terms of selectivity, linearity, accuracy, precision, stability and sensitivity. Repeatability (n = 5) and between-day precision (n = 5) revealed RSD <13%. Recoveries from biological samples ranged from 91.0 to 114.0%. The absolute detection limit of the method was calculated as 0.1-0.6 ng in blood plasma and 0.2-0.5 ng in extracted urine or 0.4-0.7 in diluted urine. The method was applied to real samples of plasma from a patient under CLO treatment.
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- Victoria F Samanidou
- Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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YAMAZAKI C, SUZAKI N, NAKAO M, KAMINO S, YAMAGUCHI T, FUJITA Y. Spectrophotometric Determination of Chlorpromazine and Its Related Drugs by Ternary Complex Formation with o-Sulfophenylfluorone-Molybdenum(VI). BUNSEKI KAGAKU 2006. [DOI: 10.2116/bunsekikagaku.55.733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Karpińska J, Szostak J. Determination of chlorprothixene and amitryptyline hydrochlorides by UV-derivative spectrophotometry and UV-solid-phase spectrophotometry. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2005; 61:975-981. [PMID: 15683805 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2004.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2004] [Accepted: 05/13/2004] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Two methods for spectrophotometric determination of chlorprothixene and amitryptyline hydrochlorides were proposed. One of them is based on spectral analysis of their derivative spectra. The measurement of the value at 316.0 nm of first derivative was used for construction of calibration graph for chlorprothixene. The Beer law was obeyed in the concentration range 0.5-50.0 microg ml(-1). The amplitude of the second derivative at 261.4 nm was used for determination of amitryptyline in the range 0.5-75.0 microg ml(-1). The second proposed method is utilized the use of solid sorbent for simultaneous preconcentration and assay of studied compounds. For this purpose the filtration gel Sephadex G100 was applied. The elaborated solid-phase spectrophotometric method was used for determination of chlorprothixene at 268.0 nm in the range 2.5-75.0 microg ml(-1) and amitryptyline at 238.0 nm in the concentration range 10.0-75.0 microg ml(-1).
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- Joanna Karpińska
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Bialystok, 15-399 Bialystok, ul. Hurtowa 1, Poland.
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Urge incontinence (also known as overactive bladder) is a common form of urinary incontinence, occurring alone or as a component of mixed urinary incontinence, frequently together with stress incontinence. Because of the pathophysiology of urge incontinence, anticholinergic/antispasmodic agents form the cornerstone of therapy. Unfortunately, the pharmacological activity of these agents is not limited to the urinary tract, leading to systemic adverse effects that often promote nonadherence. Although the pharmacokinetics of flavoxate, propantheline, scopolamine, imipramine/desipramine, trospium chloride and propiverine are also reviewed here, only for oxybutynin and tolterodine are there adequate efficacy/tolerability data to support their use in urge incontinence. Oxybutynin is poorly absorbed orally (2-11% for the immediate-release tablet formulation). Controlled-release oral formulations significantly prolong the time to peak plasma concentration and reduce the degree of fluctuation around the average concentration. Significant absorption occurs after intravesical (bladder) and transdermal administration, although concentrations of the active N-desethyl metabolite are lower after transdermal compared with oral administration, possibly improving tolerability. Food has been found to significantly affect the absorption of one of the controlled-release formulations of oxybutynin, enhancing the rate of drug release. Oxybutynin is extensively metabolised, principally via N-demethylation mediated by the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 3A isozyme. The pharmacokinetics of tolterodine are dependent in large part on the pharmacogenomics of the CYP2D6 and 3A4 isozymes. In an unselected population, oral bioavailability of tolterodine ranges from 10% to 74% (mean 33%) whereas in CYP2D6 extensive metabolisers and poor metabolisers mean bioavailabilities are 26% and 91%, respectively. Tolterodine is metabolised via CYP2D6 to the active metabolite 5-hydroxymethyl-tolterodine and via CYP3A to N-dealkylated metabolites. Urinary excretion of parent compound plays a minor role in drug disposition. Drug effect is based upon the unbound concentration of the so-called 'active moiety' (sum of tolterodine + 5-hydroxymethyl-tolterodine). Terminal disposition half-lives of tolterodine and 5-hydroxymethyl-tolterodine (in CYP2D6 extensive metabolisers) are 2-3 and 3-4 hours, respectively. Coadministration of antacid essentially converts the extended-release formulation into an immediate-release formulation. Knowledge of the pharmacokinetics of these agents may improve the treatment of urge incontinence by allowing the identification of individuals at high risk for toxicity with 'usual' dosages. In addition, the use of alternative formulations (controlled-release oral, transdermal) may also facilitate adherence, not only by reducing the frequency of drug administration but also by enhancing tolerability by altering the proportions of parent compound and active metabolite in the blood.
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- David R P Guay
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA.
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Jasińska A, Starczewska B. The use of the new SPE methods for isolation of some tricyclic antidepressant drugs from human serum. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2003; 31:795-9. [PMID: 12644206 DOI: 10.1016/s0731-7085(02)00712-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Solid-phase extraction (SPE) methods were applied to isolation of amitriptyline (AMI), imipramine (IMI) and chlorprothixene (CPX) from blood human serum. SPE was carried out using the octadecyl (C(18)) column for isolation of AMI and cyclohexyl (CH) columns in the case of IMI and CPX. The spiked serum samples were used to examine the recoveries of these drugs from C(18) and CH sorbent materials. The volume of serum sample was 500 microl. The recoveries of SPE method using CH cartridge were 100.3+/-1.63% (n=7), 99.7+/-2.3% (n=9) for IMI and CPX, respectively. The recovery of AMI from C(18) cartridge was 99.5+/-1.5% (n=8). Finally, after SPE sample clean-up step the antidepressant drugs were assayed by the own extractive-spectrophotometric methods.
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- Anna Jasińska
- Institute of Chemistry, University in Białystok, Białystok, Poland.
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Albero I, Ródenas V, García S, Sánchez-Pedreño C. Determination of irbesartan in the presence of hydrochlorothiazide by derivative spectrophotometry. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2002; 29:299-305. [PMID: 12062690 DOI: 10.1016/s0731-7085(02)00073-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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A first-derivative spectrophotometric method for the determination of irbesartan (IRB) alone and in the presence of hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) is described. Measurements are made at the zero-crossing wavelength at 263.0 nm for IRB. The calibration graph was linear over the range 1.0-12.0 mg l(-1) of IRB, detection limit was 0.15 mg l(-1). HCT, in the presence of IRB was determined by direct spectrophotometric method at 317 nm. The calibration graph was linear over the range 2.0-50.0 mg l(-1) of HCT, detection limit was 0.25 mg l(-1). The proposed methods were successfully applied to the determinations of IRB and HCT in combined tablets.
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- Isabel Albero
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Murcia, 30071 Murcia, Spain
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