Concentrations Of Hydrochloride Research Articles

Galla chinensis residue-derived carbon dots for sensitive detection of doxorubicin hydrochloride and cell imaging

As an antibiotic, the imbalance of the concentration of doxycycline hydrochloride (DOX) can cause many harms, so real-time detection of the DOX content is crucial. In this study, Galla chinensis residue (GCR) was used as a carbon source, m-phenylenediamine was used as an N-doping agent, and blue-green fluorescent carbon dots (N-GCRCDs) were prepared by a simple hydrothermal synthesis method, with a high quantum yield of 27.31 %. Under optimized conditions, a specific fluorescent probe was established to detect DOX. The addition of DOX resulted in a significant decrease in fluorescence intensity, with a detection range of 5.7–114.9 μM and the detection limit was 1.38 μM. Finally, the feasibility of this method was validated in human urine and the experimental results exhibited a DOX recovery rate of 97.45–104.41 % and an RSD of 0.91–2.64 %. The quenching mechanism was mainly attributed to the inner filter effect and static quenching. Furthermore, the potential application of N-GCRCDs in cells was studied and biocompatibility was evaluated using HepG2 cells, which showed low toxicity at concentrations of 0–50 μg/mL and successful application for HepG2 cell imaging. This study provides reference for resource utilization of GCR and quantitative detection of antibiotics.

Affordable and Reliable RP-HPLC Method for Verapamil Hydrochloride Quantification in Rabbit Plasma for Pharmacokinetics

Background: Existing bioanalytical methods for verapamil hydrochloride (VH) are often complex, requiring advanced instrumentation and specialized expertise, which limits their use in resource-constrained laboratories. Aim: The goal of this study is to fill this gap by developing a simplified, robust RP-HPLC-UV approach for the estimation of verapamil hydrochloride in rabbit plasma. Designed to enhance accuracy and precision while minimizing sample preparation challenges, this method addresses existing limitations by providing an affordable and reliable alternative for laboratories lacking sophisticated instrumentation. Methods: The bioanalytical method was implemented on C-18 stationary phase (5 μ, 250 × 4.6 mm) using acetonitrile/0.1% tetrahydrofuran (THF) in water (80:20, in volume) as the liquid system at a 1 mL/min flow speed, employing carvedilol as an internal standard. Results: The reported retention times of verapamil hydrochloride and carvedilol were ~7.64 and 4.69 min, respectively, at sufficiently high system suitability standards. The linearity of the bioanalytical approach can be seen between 0.025 and 5.0 µg/mL (r2 = 0.9991). The findings indicated that there was no matrix influence in terms of accuracy (≥98.96 ± 2.68%), intra- and inter-day precision (≤3.68%), recovery (101.98 ± 2.76%), and procedure efficiency (100.65 ± 1.82%). Benchtop, long-term, and short-term stability investigations all revealed that the verapamil hydrochloride in the bio-samples was stable. The pharmacokinetic parameters (Cmax—3.47 µg/mL; Tmax—1.59 h) were studied from time-dependent plasma concentrations of verapamil hydrochloride estimated after 40 mg oral dosing in New Zealand white rabbits. Conclusions: The developed bioanalytical method provided easier quantitative analysis of verapamil hydrochloride from rabbit plasma and was effectively used in a pharmacokinetic investigation of an oral bolus. The reliable performance of this method under practical conditions positions it as a crucial tool for advancing pharmacokinetic studies across various research environments.

Comparison of the effectiveness of 0.5% and 0.25% proparacaine hydrochloride eye drops as topical anesthetics in routine ocular investigations and procedures.

To compare the effectiveness of 0.5% and 0.25% proparacaine eye drops in providing topical anesthesia for routine ocular procedures. 137 patients (274 eyes) were included in this study. They were categorized into two groups. Group A patients received 0.5% and Group B received 0.25% proparacaine drops. A single surgeon performed all the procedures. Intraprocedural and postprocedural pain scores, surgeon comfort, supplemental anesthesia, and vital parameters, were noted. The mean age of the participants was 69.42 years (±12.05). An equal number of procedures were performed (n = 30) for applanation tonometry, lacrimal sac syringing, and A-scan biometry. The other procedures performed were removal of the conjunctiva (n = 5) and corneal foreign bodies (n = 16 per group), corneal scraping (n = 8 per group), and corneal suture removal (n = 18 per group).The mean visual analog pain score during the procedure was 6.9663 in Group A and 8.0803 in Group B (P = 0.66). The mean postprocedural pain score was not significant (P = 0.21). None of the patients required any additional anesthesia during or after the procedure. The average surgeon's experience was 0.152±0.507 in Group A and 0.111±0.402 in Group B (P = 0.07).In Group A, 133 of 137 patients (97.08%), and in Group B, 132 out of 137 patients (96.35%) preferred to use the same anesthetic for future procedures. None of the patients experienced a vasovagal attack or any change in vital parameters. The present study aimed to establish equivalence between two concentrations of proparacaine hydrochloride in which false positive and false negative errors were expected. This is the inherent challenge in the equivalence and inferiority trials. To mitigate these risks, the present study was carefully designed with specific statistical methods, sample size calculation, and rigorous methodology. Nevertheless, it is crucial to recognize that the risk of false positive errors remains, and the results should be interpreted with this in mind. These findings indicated that 0.25% proparacaine is a viable alternative to the standard 0.5% concentration in routine ophthalmic procedures, with the potential for improved patient comfort.

Assessment of intercostal nerve block analgesia and local anesthetic infiltration for thoracoscopic pulmonary bullae resection: a comparative study

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to compare the analgesic effects of intercostal nerve block (ICNB) and local anesthetic infiltration (LAI) on postoperative pain and recovery following thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary bullae.MethodsA total of 160 patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary bullae resection were randomly assigned to receive either ICNB (n = 80) or LAI (n = 80). An experienced anesthesiologist administered ultrasound guided ICNB at the T4 and T7 levels with 5 mL of 0.375% ropivacaine hydrochloride for the ICNB group. Instead, the LAI group received 10 mL of the same concentration of ropivacaine hydrochloride at the same concentration used for ICNB for infiltration anesthesia at the incision sites. Out of the initial cohort, 146 patients completed the study (ICNB group, n = 71; LAI group, n = 75). The collected data included preoperative clinical characteristics, visual analog scale (VAS) scores for pain at various time points post-surgery (6, 12, 24, 48, and 72 h). Additionally, the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15) questionnaire was administered 24 h after surgery, and sleep quality was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI).ResultsNo significant differences were found in drainage volume, use of additional analgesics, duration of chest tube placement, or hospital stay between the two groups. However, the ICNB group had significantly lower VAS scores and QoR-15 scores 24 h postoperatively (p < 0.05), indicating better pain management and recovery. The ICNB group also reported better sleep quality, as reflected by lower PSQI scores.ConclusionICNB provides superior analgesia compared to LAI after thoracoscopic resection of pulmonary bullae, significantly improving postoperative recovery.

Polydopamine modified carbon fiber to improve the comprehensive properties of carbon paper for proton exchange membrane fuel cell

In this study, polydopamine (PDA) was used to modify functional groups on the surface of carbon fiber (CF), and the effects of different dopamine hydrochloride (DPH) concentrations on the surface morphology, functional groups, contact angle and dispersion stability of CF were studied. Subsequently, the raw carbon paper (RCP), hot-pressed carbon paper (HPCP) and carbon paper (CP) were prepared successively using the modified CF through wet forming, impregnation/hot-pressing, and carbonization methods. The surface morphology, tensile strength, flexural strength, electrical resistivity, air permeability and pore size distribution were analyzed for these materials. It was observed that the introduction of −OH and − NH2 groups improved the hydrophilicity and dispersion of PDA modified CFs, resulting in an increase in formation index (FI) from 39.2 to 48.1 for RCP samples. With increasing DPH concentration, the tensile strength of CP initially increased but then decreased while its electrical resistivity showed an opposite trend. Finally, PDA modified CP was assembled into proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC). The PEMFC assembled from DPH-CP-2.5 achieved a maximum limiting current density of 1440.0 mA/cm2 and power density of 458.25 mW/cm2. Meanwhile, the lower material transmission impedance for DPH-CP-2.5 as well as excellent water management ability and gas transmission performance.

Dual Electrochemical Methods for Determination of Anesthetic Procaine

Procaine belongs to a type of medicine in which excessive dosage form creates cardiac problems and many allergenic reactions. Thus, continuous monitoring of this drug and its metabolite is crucial for sustainable health management during treatment. In this study, electrochemical techniques such as square wave voltammetry (SWV) and differential pulse polarography (DPP) are utilized for assaying procaine amounts in standard and pharmaceutical formulations. In SWV, the reduction of diazotized procaine gives a reduction peak at −0.05 V which is directly proportional with procaine hydrochloride concentration, whereas in DPP, the interaction of the drug with lead cation at −0.4 V is followed by the decrease in peak current of the lead cation reduction peak, which is directly proportional with the concentration of the drug. Both methods indicate high accuracy, sensitivity and precision. Linear concentration ranges of both methods are 0.0999–5.996 × 10-7 M for SWV and 0.1999–5.996 × 10-7 M for DPP. The limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) are calculated for both SWV and DPP techniques, and found that LOD equals 1.984 × 10-9 M and LOQ equals 6.611 × 10-9 M for SWV, while for (DPP) LOD and LOQ were found to be 3.519 × 10-9 M and 1.173 × 10-8 M, respectively.

Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO2 Composites as Adsorbents for Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Removal.

The Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO2 composites were synthesized using the solvothermal method. XRD, FTIR, and SEM techniques were utilized to characterize the Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO2 composites employed for simulating levofloxacin hydrochloride in wastewater. The impact of the mass of the Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO2 composite, concentration of levofloxacin hydrochloride, solution pH, and temperature on the adsorption performance was investigated. Experimental findings indicated that at pH 6, the maximum removal efficiency of levofloxacin hydrochloride by the Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO2 composite was achieved at 88.8%, with an adsorption capacity of 246.3 mg/g. To analyze the experimental data, both pseudo-first-order and pseudo-second-order kinetics models were applied, revealing that the pseudo-second-order model provided a better fit to the data. Additionally, Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm models were used to study equilibrium adsorption behavior and showed good agreement with both kinetic modeling and Langmuir isotherm analysis results. These observations suggest that monolayer adsorption predominates during the removal process of levofloxacin hydrochloride by Zn/Cr-MOFs/TiO2 composites.

Construction of g-C3N4@Bi-MOF@BiOCl double Z-type heterojunctions for photodegradation of antibiotics under visible light irradiation: Mechanism, pathway, and toxicity assessment

In this study, flower-like microspheres dispersed double Z-type heterojunction g-C3N4@Bi-MOF@BiOCl photocatalysts were prepared using Bi-MOF as the structural template. The photocatalyst showed good degradation ability for both tetracycline antibiotics under simulated sunlight irradiation, as well as stable recyclability and total organic carbon mineralization (TOC). This excellent photocatalytic activity was mainly attributed to the formation of double Z-type heterojunctions that accelerated charge separation and transfer and drove stronger redox capacity. In addition, the effects of conditions such as catalyst dosage, initial concentration of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC) and initial pH (3–11) value of the solution on the photocatalytic reaction were investigated. The results of free radical trapping experiments and ESR analyses indicated that O2−, h+ and OH were the active free radicals that could not be neglected for the degradation of tetracycline hydrochloride (TC), and a possible degradation mechanism was further proposed. Finally, the possible pathways for degradation of the intermediates were rationally deduced by gas chromatography (GC–MS) and evaluated by ecotoxicity analysis based on the utilization rate (T.E.S.T.) of the intermediates produced. This study provides an effective idea for the rational design and synthesis of highly efficient dual Z-type photocatalysts for antibiotic contamination in water-polluted environments.

Duplex plasma electrolytic oxidation/ hydroxyapatite- polydopamine coating on WE43 alloy for bone implants: Long-term corrosion resistance and biological properties

This study aims to evaluate the corrosion behavior of WE43 alloy with plasma electrolytic oxidation (PEO)/hydroxyapatite (HA)-polydopamine (PDA) duplex coating. HA-PDA is co-deposited as the top layer using an electrodeposition process by varied dopamine hydrochloride concentration and deposition time following the PEO process. The findings show the development of a corrosion-resistant coating by regulating the surface morphology. Furthermore, long-term electrochemical impedance spectroscopy reveals that the total impedance of the optimized PEO/HA-PDA coating (deposition time = 10 min and dopamine hydrochloride concentration = 1 mg/mL) increased from 1720 Ω on day 1 to 14,600 Ω following 21 days of immersion. Co-deposited HA-PDA shows less hydrogen release and higher adhesion strength than PEO/HA samples. Finally, the PEO/HA-PDA coating is desirable for magnesium bone implants by considering the bioactivity of the coating resulting in improved cell-surface interaction.

Novel method for finishing nonwoven fabrics from domestic raw materials with flame retardant and antimicrobial properties

This study aims to obtain a non-woven material with flame retardant and biocidal properties, considering the use of salicylic acid, copper sulfate, and guanidine hydrochloride in a finishing composition, based on preliminary studies. The concentrations of copper sulfate, guanidine hydrochloride, and salicylic acid were varied, respectively, within 1–5 g/L, 5–15 g/L, and 3–7 g/L. The conditions of the finishing process involved the application of the aqueous solutions, by spraying on the surface of the material, followed by drying at 120 °C for 5 min and heat treatment at 180 °C on a thermal press. In the production of nonwovens, treatment with a flame retardant and biocidal composition can be combined with emulsification of a mixture of fibers, or carried out after the formation of the canvas with subsequent heat treatment and calendering. The untreated sample of non-woven material, when tested for flammability with an ignition time of 15 s, burns completely in 40 s. For the sample treated by the proposed method, the self-burning is reduced to zero (DIN 53906). To study the biocidal activity, a microbiological essay was conducted according to ASTM E2149. It was found that the tested sample exhibits fungicidal activity against the tested strains. In addition, tests conducted on the skin-irritating effects of nonwovens treated with the proposed method have shown its safety for human health.

Effects of berberine hydrochloride on antioxidant response and gut microflora in the Charybdis japonica infected with Aeromonas hydrophila

This study used berberine hydrochloride to treat the Asian paddle crab, Charybdis japonica infected with the Gram-negative bacterium Aeromonas hydrophila at concentrations of 0, 100, 200 and 300 mg/L. The effect of berberine hydrochloride on the survival rate and gut microbiota of C. japonica was investigated. Berberine hydrochloride improved the stability of the intestinal flora, with an increase in the abundance of probiotic species and a decrease in the abundance of both pathogenic bacteria after treatment with high concentrations of berberine hydrochloride. Berberine hydrochloride altered peroxidase activity (POD), malondialdehyde (MDA), and lipid peroxidation (LPO) in the intestinal tract compared to the control. Berberine hydrochloride could modulate the energy released from the enzyme activities of hexokinase (HK), phosphofructokinase (PFK), and pyruvate kinase (PK) in the intestinal tract of C. japonica infected with A. hydrophila. Zona occludens 1 (ZO-1), Zinc finger E-box binding homeobox 1 (ZEB1), occludin and signal transducer, and activator of transcription5b (STAT5b) expression were also increased, which improved intestinal barrier function. The results of this study provide new insights into the role of berberine hydrochloride in intestinal immune mechanisms and oxidative stress in crustaceans.

Repurposing promethazine hydrochloride to inhibit biofilm formation against Burkholderia thailandensis.

Melioidosis is a severe infectious disease caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, an intracellular pathogen with a high mortality rate and significant antibiotic resistance. The high mortality rate and resistance to antibiotics have drawn considerable attention from researchers studying melioidosis. This study evaluated the effects of various concentrations (75, 50, and 25µg/mL) of promethazine hydrochloride (PTZ), a potent antihistamine, on biofilm formation and lipase activity after 24h of exposure to B. thailandensis E264. A concentration-dependent decrease in both biofilm biomass and lipase activity was observed. RT-PCR analysis revealed that PTZ treatment not only made the biofilm structure loose but also reduced the expression of btaR1, btaR2, btaR3, and scmR. Single gene knockouts of quorum sensing (QS) receptor proteins (∆btaR1, ∆btaR2, and ∆btaR3) were successfully constructed. Deletion of btaR1 affected biofilm formation in B. thailandensis, while deletion of btaR2 and btaR3 led to reduced lipase activity. Molecular docking and biological performance results demonstrated that PTZ inhibits biofilm formation and lipase activity by suppressing the expression of QS-regulated genes. This study found that repositioning PTZ reduced biofilm formation in B. thailandensis E264, suggesting a potential new approach for combating melioidosis.

Novel Green Screen-Printed Potentiometric Sensor for Monitoring Antihistamine Drug Chlorphenoxamine HCl in Various Matrices

The pharmaceutical sector is seeking cost-effective analyzers that deliver precise, real-time data. This study aims to establish a correlation between the pharmaceutical industry and advancements in solid-contact ion-selective electrodes for quantifying chlorphenoxamine hydrochloride (CPX) concentration in various matrices. A comparative analysis of the performance between solid contact and liquid contact sensors showed that solid contact sensors outperformed their liquid contact counterparts in terms of durability, handling, and ease of integration. A sensor was developed using MWCNT and calix[8]arene as ionophore, resulting in a Nernstian potentiometric response for CPX across a linear range of 5.0 × 10−5 to 1.0 × 10−8 M. The slope of the response was 57.89 ± 0.77 mV/decade, and the standard potential was determined to be 371.9 ± 0.8 mV. The developed sensor exhibits notable intrinsic advantages, such as a rapid response time of 12 ± 2 s and an extended lifespan of 3 months. The sensor exhibiting optimal performance has been effectively employed for the analysis of CPX in different matrices, including pharmaceutical formulations, urine, and plasma. The developed method underwent validation in compliance with ICH requirements. Finally, the method’s greenness and whiteness were evaluated using five different tools and successfully compared to those obtained from the established reported method.

Formulation Effects on the Mechano-Physical Properties of In Situ-Forming Resilient Hydrogels for Breast Tissue Regeneration.

The need for a long-term solution for filling the defects created during partial mastectomies due to breast cancer diagnosis has not been met to date. All available defect-filling methods are non-permanent and necessitate repeat procedures. Here, we report on novel injectable porous hydrogel structures based on the natural polymers gelatin and alginate, which are designed to serve for breast reconstruction and regeneration following partial mastectomy. The effects of the formulation parameters on the mechanical and physical properties were thoroughly studied. The modulus in compression and tension were in the range of native breast tissue. Both increased with the increase in the crosslinker concentration and the polymer-air ratio. Resilience was very high, above 93% for most studied formulations, allowing the scaffold to be continuously deformed without changing its shape. The combination of high resilience and low elastic modulus is favored for adipose tissue regeneration. The physical properties of gelation time and water uptake are controllable and are affected mainly by the alginate and N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-N'-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (EDC) concentrations and less by the polymer-air ratio. In vitro cell viability tests were performed on mouse preadipocytes and indicated high biocompatibility. The minimally invasive nature of this approach, along with the excellent properties of the scaffold, will enable the filling of complex voids while simultaneously decreasing surgical costs and greatly improving patient well-being.

Research Note: Pharmacokinetics of bromhexine hydrochloride in broilers after single oral and intravenous administration

The current study aimed to investigate the pharmacokinetics of bromhexine hydrochloride in broilers after single intravenous (IV) and oral (PO) administration at 2.5 mg/kg body weight (BW). The trial adopted a randomized, parallel-controlled design, where 20 twelve-wk-old broilers were randomly assigned to either the PO or IV group. Blood samples were collected at predetermined time points, and plasma was further separated for analysis. The bromhexine hydrochloride concentrations in plasma samples were determined using an ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem quadrupole mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) method. Noncompartmental analysis (NCA) using Phoenix software was conducted to analyze the concentration versus time data of bromhexine hydrochloride in every chicken. Subsequently, the main pharmacokinetic parameters between the 2 groups were statistically analyzed using SPSS software. Results from NCA revealed that after oral administration at 2.5 mg/kg BW, bromhexine hydrochloride exhibited slow absorption, reaching an average peak concentration of 32.72 ng/mL at 1.78 h. However, incomplete absorption was observed, with an absolute bioavailability of only 20.06% ± 10.84%. Additionally, bromhexine hydrochloride displayed wide distribution, with a steady-state distribution volume (VSS) of 22.55 ± 13.45 L/kg, and slow elimination, with a clearance (Cl) of 1.52 ± 0.38 L/h/kg. Furthermore, gender effects were assessed on the pharmacokinetics of bromhexine hydrochloride in broilers, revealing better absorption in male broilers compared to females. This disparity may be attributed to the faster blood flow and richer blood volume typically found in male broilers.

Physiological responses of jundiá Rhamdia quelen juveniles anesthetized with different concentrations of lidocaine hydrochloride (Lidostesim® 3%)

The aim of this trial was to determine the effect of lidocaine hydrochloride-based immersion anesthesia in concentrations of 1,000, 1,500, 2,000 and 2,500 mg L-1 on physiological responses of jundiá Rhamdia quelen, with the control group anesthetized with clove oil (50 mg L-1) bath anesthesia. Ten jundiá juveniles were used in each experimental and control groups in order to analyze the hematocrit, blood glucose levels and induction and recovery times. Jundiás anesthetized in 2,000 and 2,500 mg L-1 solutions showed percentual hematocrit increase (42.7 ± 0.9% and 43.7 ± 0.7 %, P &lt; 0.05). It was observed inverse association between blood glucose levels and lidocaine concentration, with values ranging from 57.3 ± 14.7 mg dL-1 to jundiá anesthetized in 1,000 mg L-1 and 39.5 ± 12.5 mg dL-1 in 2,500 mg L-1 anesthetic baths, with higher values detected in the control group (78.1 ± 12.5 mg dL-1, P &lt; 0.001). Likewise, it was observed inverse relationship between lidocaine hydrochloride concentration and induction times, but direct association with recovery times. Higher concentrations were the most effective as blood glucose reduction and maintenance of hematocrit levels, with promising induction and recovery times for future anesthetic trials.

Spectrophotometric quantification of amitriptyline hydrochloride in pharmaceutical tablets: method development and validation

The development and validation of two uncomplicated, selective, and non-extraction-based visible spectrophotometric methods was carried out for the quantification of a tricyclic antidepressant amitriptyline hydrochloride as pharmaceutical tablets as well as in its pure form. The methods rely on the formation of ion pair complexes between amitriptyline base and two acidic dyes, bromothymol blue and bromocresol purple, which were subsequently measured at 410 and 400 nm, respectively. The developed methods included numerous reaction variables that were examined and improved. Beer's law is applicable under optimal conditions for the bromothymol blue and bromocresol purple methods, respectively, over concentrations from 0.5 to 12.5 μg mL−1 and from 0.5 to 10.0 μg mL−1 amitriptyline hydrochloride. The computed values of molar absorptivity were 1.79 × 104 and 2.32 × 104 L.mol−1.cm−1 for bromothymol blue and bromocresol purple methods, respectively, with Sandell’s sensitivity values of 0.0155 and 0.0119 μg cm−2. Both detection limits and quantification limits were computed and determined to be 0.55 and 1.67 μg mL−1 for bromothymol blue method, and 0.49 and 1.49 μg mL−1 for bromocresol purple method, respectively. The developed methods were successfully applied to estimate the concentration of amitriptyline hydrochloride in bulk form and commercial pills. Therefore, these methods demonstrate promising potential for testing this drug in labs for quality control.Graphical abstractSpectrophotometric quantification of amitriptyline hydrochloride in pharmaceutical tablets: method development and validation

Influence of Bile Acids on Clindamycin Hydrochloride Skin Permeability: InVitro and InSilico Preliminary Study.

Topical clindamycin formulations are widely used in clinical practice, but poor bioavailability and restricted skin penetration considerably limit their therapeutic efficacy. Penetration enhancement represents a promising and rational strategy to overcome the drawbacks of conventional topical pharmaceutical formulations. We aim to assess the influence of cholic acid (CA) and deoxycholic acid (DCA) on the permeability of clindamycin hydrochloride by performing the in vitro skin parallel artificial membrane permeability assay (skin-PAMPA) at two relevant pH values (5.5 and 6.5) and the interactions of tested substances with skin ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters in silico. After the incubation period, the clindamycin hydrochloride concentrations in both compartments were determined spectrophotometrically, and the apparent permeability coefficients (Papp) were calculated. Vienna LiverTox web service was used to predict the interactions of clindamycin and bile acids with potential drug transporters located in human skin. Both CA and DCA at the highest studied concentration of 100μM in the tested solutions increased the skin-PAMPA membrane permeability of clindamycin hydrochloride. This effect was more pronounced for CA and at a higher studied pH value of 6.5, which is characteristic of most dermatological indications treated with topical clindamycin preparations. Clindamycin transport may also be mediated by ABC transporters located in skin and facilitated in the presence of bile acids. The results of this study provide a solid foundation for further research directed at the improvement of topical formulations using bile acids as penetration-enhancing excipients, as well as the therapeutic efficacy of clindamycin hydrochloride.

Spectrophotometric Quantification of Atomoxetine Hydrochloride Based on Nucleophilic Substitution Reaction with 1,2-Naphthoquinone-4-Sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt (NQS).

A simple, sensitive, selective, and cost-effective colorimetric method has been established for the quantitative estimation of atomoxetine hydrochloride in bulk and formulation.A simple, sensitive, selective and cost effective colorimetric method has been entrenched for the quantitative estimation of Atomoxetine hydrochloride in bulk and formulation. It was established based on the visible reaction between atomoxetine hydrochloride and 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt in a basic medium (potassium hydroxide). The resulting orange colored chromogen exhibited an absorption maximum at 474 nm. Based on the optimization studies, distilled water as the solvent, 1% w/v potassium hydroxide (2 mL), and 0.3% w/v 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulfonic acid sodium salt (2 mL) were used in the method. The developed method was validated per the International Council for Harmonization (ICH) guidelines. The linearity was found at a concentration of 10-50 μg/mL. The method showed a good correlation between the concentration of atomoxetine hydrochloride and its absorbance. The correlation coefficient (r2) of 0.999 evidenced the same. The limits of detection and quantification were 0.20 and 0.606 μg/mL, respectively, for atomoxetine hydrochloride. The accuracy and precision of the method were also evaluated and the results obtained were within the acceptance criteria (relative standard deviation % < 2.00). The percentage assay of atomoxetine hydrochloride proved to be 101.52, which is in accordance with its label claim. The developed method is non-complex and can be effectively employed in the analytical practices of atomoxetine hydrochloride in pharmaceutical dosage forms.

Effect of Cartap hydrochloride (50% SP) insecticide on Liver and Kidney histology of the fish, Cirrhinus mrigala (Hamilton)

Effect of Cartap hydrochloride on the liver and kidney of the Indian major carp, Cirrhinus mrigala was studied. Fingerlings were exposed to sub-lethal (0.0376 mg-1) and lethal (0.376 mg-1 ) concentrations of Cartap hydrochloride for 24 and 96 hours. The histological changes in the liver of fish Cirrhinus mrigala exposed to sublethal and lethal concentrations of cartap hydrochloride were characterized by the formation of the prominent yellowish-brown pigment cytoplasmic vacuoles, pycnotic nuclei, degeneration of hepatopancreatic tissue, eosinophilic granules, Melano macrophages aggregate, appearance of blood streaks, degeneration of hepatopancreatic tissue, hypertrophic nuclei, cytoplasmic degeneration change in the shape of the hepatocytes, disappearance of hepatic cells, hyperplasia of cells, hypertrophic nuclei and degeneration of cell membrane. The kidney of the treated fish showed the appearance of prominent tubular yellowish brown pigment, formation of vacuoles, swelling of glomerulus, separation of the tubular epithelium, tubular architectural loss, damage of bowmans capsule, tubular cytoplasmic degeneration, cloudy swelling degeneration, damage to renal tubules, damaged haemopoitic tissue, necrosis of cell and renal tubules, disorganization of connective tissue, degeneration of cytoplasm, pyknotic nuclei, hypertrophy of nuclei, disintegration of cell membrane were also seen. The results obtained were discussed at length with the available literature. By studying these histological deformities, it was concluded that the pesticide caused enough damage to the liver and kidney of the fish and can influence on the survival of the fish.