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  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

Background:

  • Limited studies exist on direct spectroscopic quantification of gabapentin (GABAp).
  • Existing methods often involve complex derivatization techniques.
  • Understanding method performance against pharmaceutical formulations is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the performance of direct spectroscopic methods for gabapentin quantification.
  • To compare these methods with complex derivatization techniques.
  • To assess the susceptibility of methods to pharmaceutical formulations.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluated direct absorption spectroscopy in aqueous solution (AqSol), acidic solution, and ethanol/water mixtures.
  • Compared direct methods with derivatization techniques using sodium hypochlorite and vanillin.
  • Assessed fluorescence with 4-chloro-7-nitrobenzofurazan derivatization.
  • Tested method robustness using commercial gabapentin capsules and tablets.

Main Results:

  • All methods demonstrated high selectivity and recoveries near 100%.
  • The AqSol method showed superior sensitivity and lower detection/quantification limits.
  • Fluorescence with 4-chloro-7-nitrobenzofurazan derivatization offered the best overall performance.
  • No significant matrix effects were observed in pharmaceutical formulations.

Conclusions:

  • Direct spectroscopic methods, particularly the AqSol method, are suitable for GABAp quantification due to simplicity and effectiveness.
  • While derivatization methods offer high precision or accuracy, direct methods provide a balance of performance and ease of use.
  • Gabapentin quantification is feasible without interference from common pharmaceutical excipients.