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Analytical Investigation of the Possible Chemical Interaction of Methyldopa With Some Reducing Carbohydrates Used as Pharmaceutical Excipients

Analytical Investigation of the Possible Chemical Interaction of Methyldopa With Some Reducing Carbohydrates Used as Pharmaceutical Excipients

Mohammad Reza Siahi, Soma Rahimi, Farnaz Monajjemzadeh

Adv Pharm Bull. 2018 Nov;8(4):657-666.

PMID: 30607338

Abstract:

Purpose: Assessment of drug substance and excipients compatibility is an important issue during pre-formulation studies as well as the quality control of pharmaceutical dosage forms. In this study, potential incompatibility between methyldopa and reducing excipients was evaluated using physicochemical methods. Methods: Dextrose and lactose (anhydrous & monohydrate) were selected as reducing carbohydrates. The initial incompatibility was studied with DSC and FTIR on binary mixtures with 1:1 mass ratio. Results were confirmed using HPLC studies coupled with mass spectrometry. Results: The DSC curves indicated the elimination of the melting endotherm of methyldopa in the binary mixtures. A new peak at 1719 cm-1 was observed in the FTIR spectra that can be attributed to the loss of type one amine functionality. The m/z of the proposed compound was observed in the mass spectra. Conclusion: The potential incompatibility of Methyldopa with reducing carbohydrates was established using physicochemical methods.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP63423	Lactose, Anhydrous		63-42-3	Price

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