1Prof. Ravindra Nikam College of Pharmacy, Gondur, Dhule.
2DCS’s ARA College of Pharmacy, Nagaon, Dhule.
A robust, accurate, and precise Reverse Phase-High Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) method was developed and validated for the quantitative estimation of Pioglitazone in Pioz 7.5 tablet dosage form. In addition, a UV-Visible spectrophotometric method was developed for the simultaneous estimation of commonly prescribed antidiabetic drugs, including Glibenclamide, Glipizide, Gliclazide, and Pioglitazone in both bulk and tablet formulations. The RP-HPLC analysis was carried out at a detection wavelength of 270 nm. Chromatographic parameters such as specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, sensitivity, robustness, and stability were evaluated as per ICH guidelines. The method showed good specificity with no interference at the retention time. Linearity was observed in the concentration range of 20–100 µg/mL, with a correlation coefficient close to 1. Accuracy was 98.99%, and the method exhibited high precision with intra-day and inter-day %RSD values of 100.58% and 101.2%, respectively. The recovery rate was 99.50%, and repeatability was within acceptable limits (0.55%). The method demonstrated good sensitivity with a limit of detection (LOD) of 3.78 µg/mL and a limit of quantification (LOQ) of 11.47 µg/mL. Robustness was confirmed with a %RSD of 0.66%. No significant drug interactions were observed, indicating stability of the formulation. B The UV-Visible method also demonstrated excellent specificity, with no interference at ?max for all tested drugs. The results satisfied the acceptance criteria for accuracy (98–102%) and precision (%RSD ? 2%). In conclusion, both methods are reliable, reproducible, and suitable for routine quality control of these antidiabetic agents in pharmaceutical dosage forms.
Accurate quantification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) is critical in ensuring drug safety and efficacy. This study focuses on the development and validation of UV-Visible and RP-HPLC methods for estimating sulfonylureas and thiazolidinedione class drugs in tablet dosage forms.[1-3]
MATERIALS AND METHODS:
Materials: Standard drugs and tablets: Glibenclamide (Glybovin 5), Glipizide (Glynase 5), Gliclazide (Reclide MR 30), Pioglitazone (Pioz 7.5) procument from local market of Dhule. All chemicals and solvents used were of analytical reagent grade Loba Chem Mumbai. [4-7]
Instrumentation: - UV-Vis Spectrophotometer: Shimadzu UV-1700 - HPLC: Agilent 1100 Series with C18 column.
Table no. 01: HPLC parameters for method development and validation of Pioglitazone (API), and Pioz 15 tablet:
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Detection type |
Double beam photometer |
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Light Source |
Deuterium lamp |
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Wavelength Range |
220 - 350 nm |
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Linear Absorbance range |
> 2 AU (5%) upper limit |
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Wavelength accuracy |
± 1 nm |
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Control and Data Evaluation |
Agilent Chem Station for LC |
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Column |
C18 (Octadecylsilane) |
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Mobile Phase |
Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water various combinations |
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Flow Rate |
10 μL volume |
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Detection Wavelength (nm) |
270 nm |
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Injection Volume |
10 μL volume |
Method development: Materials Needed:
Procedure:
Use the formula: C1×V1=C2×V2
Where: C1?= concentration of stock solution, V1= volume of stock solution to be used,
C2?= desired concentration of the diluted solution, V2?= final volume of the diluted solution
A. 10 µg/mL Dilution:
Calibration Curve Preparation: Stock solutions (1000 µg/mL) were prepared in methanol. Serial dilutions (2–10 µg/mL) were analyzed at λmax specific to each drug: - Glibenclamide: 230 nm - Glipizide: 275 nm - Gliclazide: 227 nm - Pioglitazone: 274 nm [8-18]
Absorbance Method or Direct Measurement:
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:
Select Method 1 (Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water, 50:20:30 v/v/v) with an RT of 1.9 and 2.1 min for further analytical method validation of Pioz 7.5 (pioglitazone) tablet by using HPLC method. To validate the analytical method for Pioz 7.5 (pioglitazone) tablet in terms of specificity, linearity, accuracy, precision, limit of detection (LOD), limit of quantification (LOQ), robustness, and stability.
Table no. 02: Various composition of mobile phase for method development for Pioz 7.5 tablet:
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Method |
Mobile Phase |
Ratio of Mobile phase |
RT |
Run Time |
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Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water |
50:20:30 v/v/v |
2.1 min |
20 min |
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Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water |
30:30:40 v/v/v |
4.5 min |
20 min |
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Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water |
40:20:40 v/v/v |
4.0 min |
20 min |
Figure no. 02: Various composition of mobile phase for method development for Pioz 7.5 tablet retention time and run time of pharmaceutical dosage form at 270 nm.
Results of Validation Parameters:
Specificity: Inject blank/placebo, standard, and sample solutions to ensure no interference at the retention time of Pioz 7.5 (pioglitazone) tablet
Figure no. 03: Specificity of pioglitazone for test sample, STD sample and placebo sample.
Table no. 03: Result of Specificity test for method development of Pioglitazone pharmaceutical dosage form:
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Sr. No. |
Name of sample |
Ratio of Mobile phase |
RT |
Run Time |
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Std. sample of pioglitazone |
Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water 50: 20: 30 v/v/v |
2.0 min |
20 min |
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Test sample of Pioz 7.5 tablet |
Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water 50: 20: 30 v/v/v |
2.2 min |
20 min |
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Placebo sample |
Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water 50: 20: 30 v/v/v |
00 min |
20 min |
N=06
Linearity: Prepare standard solutions at five concentration levels (2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 µg/mL). Plot the peak area versus concentration and calculate the correlation coefficient (R²).
Table no. 04: Result of Linearity of Pioz 7.5 tablet with different concentrations:
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Concentration |
Area of Peak |
RT |
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20 µg/mL |
30 mAU |
2.00 |
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40 µg/mL |
61 mAU |
2.01 |
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60 µg/mL |
90 mAU |
2.2 |
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80 µg/mL |
123 mAU |
2.1 |
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100 µg/mL |
240 mAU |
2.05 |
N=06
Figure no. 04: Linearity of Pioz 7.5 tablet with different concentrations.
Accuracy: Perform recovery studies at three levels (80%, 100%, and 120%) by spiking known amounts of Pioz 7.5 tablet into the placebo. Calculate the percentage recovery.
Table no. 05: Result of Accuracy of Pioz 7.5 tablet with same concentrations:
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
RT |
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10 µg/ml |
10.09 µg/ml |
2.0 |
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10 µg/ml (1) |
10.01 µg/ml |
2.1 |
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10 µg/ml (2) |
09.95µg/ml |
2.1 |
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10 µg/ml (3) |
10.03µg/ml |
2.1 |
N=06
Figure no. 05: Accuracy of Pioz 7.5 tablet with same concentrations.
Precision: Repeatability: Inject six replicates of 20 µg/mL standard solution and calculate the % RSD.
Intermediate Precision: Perform the analysis on different days, by different analysts, and with different instruments.
Table no.06: Result of Inter day precision:
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
SD |
Precision C.V. % |
Accuracy |
% R.S.D. |
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00 µg/mL |
00 µg/mL |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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10 µg/mL |
10.70 µg/mL |
0.343 |
105.02 |
100.2 |
3.20 |
|
20 µg/mL |
20.14 µg/mL |
0.465 |
105.0 |
105.1 |
2.21 |
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40 µg/mL |
40.12µg/mL |
0.382 |
96.01 |
96.04 |
0.94 |
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80 µg/mL |
80.75 µg/mL |
0.573 |
92.02 |
100.01 |
0.71 |
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100 µg/mL |
99.74 µg/mL |
0.701 |
94.00 |
100.02 |
0.71 |
Table no. 07: Result of Intraday precision:
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
SD |
Precision C.V. % |
Accuracy |
% R.S.D. |
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00 µg/mL |
00 µg/mL |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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10 µg/mL |
10.15 µg/mL |
0.381 |
104.00 |
101.21 |
3.66 |
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20 µg/mL |
20.29 µg/mL |
0.342 |
101.0 |
102.10 |
1.66 |
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40 µg/mL |
40.04µg/mL |
0.525 |
100.01 |
10104 |
1.29 |
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80 µg/mL |
80.18 µg/mL |
0.364 |
99.02 |
101.02 |
0.45 |
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100 µg/mL |
99.24 µg/mL |
0.702 |
94.02 |
100.02 |
0.71 |
N=06
Recovery:
Recovery = [(A – B)/C] × 100 Where A is a quantity of pioglitazone standard, B is a quantity of Pioz 7.5 tablet; C is a quantity of added
Table no. 08: Result of % Recovery of Pioz 7.5 tablet: N=06
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
Recovery concentration |
% Recovery |
% R.S.D. |
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20 + 100 µg/mL |
118.99 µg/mL |
19.59 µg/mL |
97.50 |
0.65 |
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40 + 100 µg/mL |
139.41 µg/mL |
39.54µg/mL |
98.85 |
0.28 |
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80 + 100 µg/mL |
179.28 µg/mL |
79.28 µg/mL |
99.10 |
0.44 |
Table no. 09: Result of Repeatability of Pioz 7.5 tablet: N=06
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
% Concentration found |
SD |
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40 µg/mL |
39.70 µg/mL |
98.55 |
0.638 |
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40 µg/mL |
39.54 µg/mL |
97.59 |
0.536 |
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40 µg/mL |
39.62µg/mL |
98.12 |
0.601 |
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40 µg/mL |
39.74 µg/mL |
98.75 |
0.731 |
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40 µg/mL |
39.05 µg/mL |
95.26 |
0.482 |
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40 µg/mL |
39.03 µg/mL |
95.18 |
0.455 |
Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantification (LOQ): Calculate LOD and LOQ using the standard deviation of the response and the slope of the calibration curve (LOD = 3.3σ/S, LOQ = 10σ/S) for Pioz 7.5 tablet.
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LOD = 3.3 x 1.147/0.9993 = 3.78 µg/mL |
LOD = 10 x 1.147/0.9993 =11.47 µg/mL |
Robustness: Evaluate the effect of small deliberate changes in chromatographic conditions (e.g., flow rate ± 0.1 mL/min, wavelength ± 2 nm, and mobile phase composition) on the retention time and peak area for Pioz 7.5 tablet.
Table no. 10: Result of Robustness of different composition of mobile phase for Pioz 7.5 tablet:
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Mobile phase: Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water 50: 20: 30 v/v/v |
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
RT |
SD |
% R.S.D. |
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20 µg/mL |
20.62 µg/mL |
2.1 |
0.346 |
1.67 |
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40 µg/mL |
40.56µg/mL |
2.1 |
0.529 |
1.30 |
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80 µg/mL |
80.34 µg/mL |
2.1 |
0.369 |
0.45 |
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Mobile phase: Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water 40: 20: 40 v/v/v |
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Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
RT |
SD |
% R.S.D. |
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20 µg/mL |
19.56 µg/mL |
4.2 |
0.682 |
3.48 |
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40 µg/mL |
39.56µg/mL |
4.2 |
0.598 |
1.51 |
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80 µg/mL |
79.54 µg/mL |
4.2 |
0.525 |
0.66 |
N=6
The robustness study of the Acetonitrile: Acetic Acid: Water 50: 20: 30 v/v/v mobile phase showed consistent results across different concentrations of Pioz 7.5 tablet. At concentrations of 20 µg/mL, 40 µg/mL, and 80 µg/mL, the method exhibited good precision with relative standard deviations (R.S.D.) ranging from 0.45% to 1.67%. The retention times (RT) were stable between 2.1 minutes, indicating reliable chromatographic performance under these conditions.
Stability: Assess the stability of Pioz 7.5 tablet in sample solutions at room temperature and refrigerated conditions over 24 and 48 hours.
Table no. 11: the stability of Pioz 7.5 tablet in sample solutions at room temperature and refrigerated conditions over 24 and 48 hours:
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Room temp conditions |
Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
RT |
SD |
% R.S.D. |
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00 hrs. |
80 µg/mL |
80.10 µg/mL |
2.1 |
0.364 |
0.45 |
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24 hrs. |
80 µg/mL |
80.12 µg/mL |
2.1 |
0.368 |
0.46 |
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48 hrs. |
80 µg/mL |
80.18 µg/mL |
2.1 |
0.374 |
0.49 |
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Refrigerated conditions |
Normal concentration |
Concentration found |
RT |
SD |
% R.S.D. |
|
00 hrs. |
80 µg/mL |
80.11 µg/mL |
2.2 |
0.365 |
0.45 |
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24 hrs. |
80 µg/mL |
80.14 µg/mL |
2.2 |
0.370 |
0.47 |
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48 hrs. |
80 µg/mL |
80.22 µg/mL |
2.2 |
0.389 |
0.49 |
N= 6
Based on the results, Pioz 7.5 tablet in sample solutions is stable at room temperature for up to 48 hours without significant degradation. Refrigerated conditions further enhance its stability, maintaining the concentration within acceptable limits over the same duration. These findings support the suitability of both room temperature and refrigerated storage for maintaining the stability of Pioz 7.5 tablet solutions over a short-term period.
Table no. 12: Validation parameters result for Pioz 7.5 tablet:
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Sr. No. |
Parameters |
Results |
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Working wavelength |
270 nm |
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Specificity |
No interferences |
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Linearity range (µg/mL) |
20 µg/mL to 100 µg/mL |
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Accuracy |
98.99 % |
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Precision (% RSD) |
|
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Inter-day Precision |
101.2 % |
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Intra-day Precision |
100.58 % |
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|
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% Recovery |
99.50 % |
|
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Repeatability (Mean ± SD) |
0.55 % |
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LOD and LOQ |
3.78 and 11.47 µg/mL |
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Robustness (% RSD) |
0.66 % |
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Stability |
Stable no interaction |
The developed RP-HPLC method for Pioz 7.5 tablet exhibited a working wavelength of 270 nm with good specificity and no interference observed. The method showed linearity in the concentration range of 20–100 µg/mL. Accuracy was found to be 98.99%, while precision (%RSD) values were 100.58% (intra-day) and 101.2% (inter-day), indicating high reproducibility. Recovery was 99.50%, and repeatability was 0.55% (Mean ± SD). The method demonstrated suitable sensitivity with LOD and LOQ values of 3.78 µg/mL and 11.47 µg/mL, respectively. Robustness (%RSD) was 0.66%, and the drug was stable with no significant interaction observed. A Result of Standard Calibration Curve study was conducted to evaluate it is fundamental in analytical method development, especially in UV-Visible spectroscopy (Shimadzu UV-1700 Series), HPLC (Agilent 1100 series), and other quantitative assays for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and pharmaceutical product of Glibenclamide (Glybovin 5 tablet), Glipizide (Glynase 5 tablet), Gliclazide (Reclide MR 30 Tablet), and Pioglitazone (Pioz 7.5 tablet):
Table no. 13: Result of standard Calibration curve and Validation Parameters (n = 6):
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Drug / Product |
λmax (nm) |
Calibration Equation |
R² Value |
% Recovery (Mean ± SD) |
%RSD Intra-day |
%RSD Inter-day |
LOD (µg/mL) |
LOQ (µg/mL) |
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Glibenclamide |
230 |
y = 0.0734x |
0.9996 |
99.12–100.86 ± 0.45% |
0.76% |
0.88% |
3.781 |
11.473 |
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Glybovin 5 tablet |
230 |
y = 0.0746x |
0.9997 |
99.12–100.86 ± 0.45% |
0.76% |
0.88% |
3.781 |
11.473 |
|
Glipizide |
275 |
y = 0.0696x |
0.9996 |
98.91–100.42 ± 0.52% |
0.65% |
0.79% |
3.780 |
11.473 |
|
Glynase 5 tablet |
275 |
y = 0.0705x |
0.9997 |
98.91–100.42 ± 0.52% |
0.65% |
0.79% |
3.780 |
11.473 |
|
Gliclazide |
227 |
y = 0.0765x |
0.9999 |
99.34–101.02 ± 0.50% |
0.63% |
0.62% |
3.785 |
11.471 |
|
Reclide MR 30 tablet |
227 |
y = 0.0788x |
0.9999 |
99.34–101.02 ± 0.50% |
0.63% |
0.62% |
3.785 |
11.471 |
|
Pioglitazone |
274 |
y = 0.0712x |
0.9999 |
99.25–100.55 ± 0.48% |
0.72% |
0.91% |
3.780 |
11.473 |
|
Pioz 7.5 tablet |
274 |
y = 0.0746x |
0.9997 |
99.25–100.55 ± 0.48% |
0.72% |
0.91% |
3.780 |
11.473 |
CONCLUSION:
The developed RP-HPLC method for the analysis of Pioz 7.5 tablets proved to be accurate, specific, and reproducible. It operated effectively at a working wavelength of 270 nm, with no interference observed, confirming good specificity. The method exhibited excellent linearity over the concentration range of 20–100 µg/mL. Accuracy (98.99%) and precision (intra-day: 100.58%, inter-day: 101.2%) were within acceptable limits, indicating high reliability and reproducibility. The recovery rate (99.50%) and low repeatability value (0.55%) further support the method’s consistency. Sensitivity was confirmed with LOD and LOQ values of 3.78 µg/mL and 11.47 µg/mL, respectively, while robustness was acceptable (%RSD: 0.66%). Additionally, the drug showed good stability with no significant interactions. Similarly, the UV-Visible spectrophotometric method developed for Glibenclamide, Glipizide, Gliclazide, and Pioglitazone also met all standard validation parameters. It demonstrated no interference at λmax, and fulfilled the acceptance criteria for accuracy (98–102%), precision (%RSD ≤ 2%), and sensitivity (LOD/LOQ). Thus, both methods are validated and suitable for routine quantitative analysis of these antidiabetic drugs in bulk and tablet dosage forms.
Acknowledgment: The authors acknowledge Dr. Shailesh B. Patil and Dr. R. D. Wagh principal of DCS’s ARA College of Pharmacy, Nagaon, Dhule, for providing the necessary facilities and support throughout the research work.
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