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Analytical methodologies for the determination of ticagrelor
Hajnal Kelemen1, Gabriel Hancu1, Lajos Attila Papp1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Science and Technology from Târgu Mureș, Romania.
This review summarizes analytical methods for ticagrelor, a P2Y12 receptor antagonist used in acute coronary syndrome. It covers techniques like spectrophotometry and chromatography for ticagrelor determination in various samples.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Chemistry
Background:
- Ticagrelor is a vital P2Y12 receptor antagonist for managing acute coronary syndromes.
- Its clinical efficacy necessitates reliable quantification in pharmaceutical and biological matrices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and survey analytical techniques for ticagrelor determination.
- To cover methods developed since ticagrelor's therapeutic introduction.
Main Methods:
- Literature search for analytical methods including spectrophotometry, HPLC-UV, and LC-MS/MS.
- Analysis of methods for pharmaceutical and biological sample matrices.
Main Results:
- Multiple analytical methods exist for ticagrelor quantification.
- Spectrophotometry, HPLC-UV, and LC-MS/MS are commonly employed.
Conclusions:
- A range of validated analytical techniques are available for ticagrelor monitoring.
- Continued development of sensitive and specific methods is crucial for therapeutic drug monitoring.
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