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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Clinical Chemistry

Background:

  • Depression affects 120 million globally, increasing self-harm and suicide risks.
  • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) require therapeutic drug management (TDM) due to pharmacokinetic variability and drug interactions.
  • Current immunoassays for TCAs measure total concentration, lacking specificity for individual compounds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an analytical method for detecting and quantifying nine clinically significant TCAs and their active metabolites.
  • To provide a more specific alternative to current immunoassays for TCA monitoring.
  • To support optimized dosing and improved patient outcomes in TCA therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UPLC-MS/MS) was employed.
  • Serum or plasma samples underwent rapid protein precipitation.
  • A 5-minute run-time method was developed for analyzing nine TCAs and metabolites.

Main Results:

  • The method enables detection and quantification of clinically relevant concentrations of nine TCAs.
  • The UPLC-MS/MS technique offers enhanced specificity compared to traditional immunoassays.
  • A rapid sample preparation and short run-time were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • This UPLC-MS/MS method provides a specific and efficient tool for TCA therapeutic drug monitoring.
  • The developed analytical technique can aid in optimizing TCA dosage and managing potential toxicity.
  • Accurate quantification of individual TCAs and metabolites improves clinical decision-making in depression management.