A Direct analysis of methotrexate, dichloromethotrexate and their 7-hydroxy metabolites in plasma by high pressure liquid chromatography

William P. Tong, Jeffrey L. Wisnicki, John Horton, David B. Ludlum

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Abstract

Plasma levels of methotrexate, dichloromethotrexate, and their 7-hydroxy metabolites can be determined quickly and accurately by direct analysis in a high pressure liquid chromatographic system. This system utilizes a precolumn of CO:Pell ODS resin to protect the analytical μ-Bondapak C18 column. The precolumn also provides a bed for extraction of drugs from the plasma proteins which are trapped in it. Elution with a paired ion solvent provides good recovery of methotrexate from the plasma and excellent separation on the column. The primary advantages of this system are its speed and simplicity combined with its ability to determine the plasma level of parent drug and its metabolite simultaneously.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)67-72
Number of pages6
JournalClinica Chimica Acta
Volume107
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 1980

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Clinical Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry, medical

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