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Determination of content of selected nonsteroidal antiphlogistic – Ibuprofen in drugs using UV/Vis and FTIR spectrometry
Lindovský, Jiří ; Sovová, Šárka (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
The main aim of bachelor thesis was to validate the content of the nonsteroidal antiphlodstic in drugs using spectrometric methods and subsequent comparison of results. Specifically, the thesis is focused on Ibuprofen, which is used mainly as analgesic and antipyretic. This substance was chosen for its significant ability of absorbing electromagnetic radiation in ultraviolet and infrared regions of spectra. For this purpose, various generics were selected and analyzed by molecular absorption spectrometry (UV/Vis) and infrared spectrometry with Fourier transform (FTIR). Very important factor influencing chemometric properties of the obtained results was optimalization of the spectrometric methods. After designing the working procedure, sample solutions were prepared from Ibuprofen-containing dosage forms using suitable solvent and these samples were analyzed spectrometrically. The content of Ibuprofen in individual samples was calculated from the measured UV/Vis and FTIR spectra using method of standard addition. The results show that infrared spectrometry seems to be more suitable method for determining the Ibuprofen content. Nevertheless, it should be noted that the choice of a suitable extractant is very important step in the determination. The information obtained from this bachlor’s thesis could be used in future routine inspections and monitoring of drugs.
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Use of plasma for degradation of ibuprofen in water
Bača, Ondřej ; Landová, Pavlína (referee) ; Mravcová, Ludmila (advisor)
This Bachelor’s thesis deals with the current problem of increasing concentrations of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in water. The concentration increase of these drugs is due to rised anti-inflammatory drugs intake in modern era. Wastewater treatment plants are not capable of sufficient elimination of these drugs in wastewater. That leads to contamination of groundwater and surface water. The long-term impacts of these drugs on human health is not fully understood, so it is necessary to develop new methods, which will lead to complete degradation of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and other pollutants. Theoretical part of the Bachelor’s thesis focuses on description and properties of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and their consumption in the Czech Republic. Furthermore, the paper deals with advanced oxidation processes especially with plasma. This part of the paper also deals with determination of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in water. For degradation of ibuprofen was used plasma. During the plasma treatment, samples were taken in regular time intervals, which were afterwards determined by an appropriate analytical method LC-ESI-MS. The results were compared with scientific studies dealing with this topic.
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Interactions of pharmaceuticals with humic substances in model hydrogels
Fleischhackerová, Claudia ; Krouská, Jitka (referee) ; Klučáková, Martina (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis is focused on the study of drug diffusion in humic acid hydrogels. The instantaneous surface source diffusion method was used for this study. This method was based on the observation of emerging diffusion profiles of drugs which diffused in the humic gel at certain time intervals. Then, this method was used to determine the diffusion coefficients of the drugs used in the gels. The main aim of the experimental part was to study the influence of the interaction of drugs with humic acids that diffused through the humic gel. Two drugs were used as a diffusing medium, i.e. ibuprofen and tetracycline. They are pharmaceuticals, the consumption has been increasing in humans and animals in recent years, that's why they are often detected in the environment. The concentration profile of these drugs in humic acid hydrogels was determined by UV–VIS spectrometry.
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The use of high-performance separation techniques for monitoring the bioaccumulation of selected micropollutants in plants of model root treatment plants
Modroczká, Karin ; Sobotníková, Jana (advisor) ; Coufal, Pavel (referee)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the determination of ibuprofen in model root refineries from Phalaris arundinacea extracts. The goal was to find out if the plant is able to accumulate ibuprofen from the aqueous solution which was added to the plant. A HPLC method with UV/VIS detection was also optimized to determine the ibuprofen content. A C18 column (4.6 mm × 150 mm × 3.5 µm) was used to analyse the samples. An isocratic program was used, in which the mobile phase consisted of methanol and an aqueous acetic acid solution of pH = 3,27. As part of the validation of the method, the repeatability, robustness, and yield (which was 99,04 %) of the method were verified. Furthermore, the linearity of the method, which was from 0,01 mg ml-1 to 2,0 mg ml-1 , the limit of detection (LOD = 0,049 mg ml-1 ) and the limit of quantification (LOQ = 0,16 mg ml-1 ) were determined. After the validation of the method, we can claim that the method is accurate, because the values of the relative standard deviations did not exceed 2 %. Infrared spectroscopy was used to verify the purity of ibuprofen batches. Last but not least, it was proven that Phalaris arundinacea has the ability to accumulate ibuprofen from an aqueous solution. Keywords: HPLC, ibuprofen, Phalaris arundinacea, root wastewater treatment plant,...
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Interactions of pharmaceuticals with fulvic acids – calorimetric study
Papko, Nadezhda ; Sedláček, Petr (referee) ; Klučáková, Martina (advisor)
Tato diplomová práce se zaměřuje na studium interakcí mezi půdní organickou hmotou a vybranými léky pomocí izotermické titrační kalorimetrie. V rámci experimentu byly použity tři fulvinové kyseliny a léky: ibuprofen, diclofenac a sulfapyridine. Vybrané léky a fulvinové kyseliny byly rozpouštěné v roztocích NaCl a MgCl2, jelikož kovové ionty jsou přítomny v organickém materiálu půdy. Mobilita léčiv závisí na sorpci, což je interakce mezi léčivy a půdními částicemi. Faktory ovlivňující sorpční chování zahrnují vlastnosti léčiv, půdy a enviromentální podmínky. Během bakalářské práce podražilo optimalizovat metodu ITC pro daný studiu, což usnadnilo experimentální práce a zlepšilo vyhodnocení dat. Pomocí metody byli stanovené tepelné efekty (naměřené a porovnané) interakcí mezi fulvinovými kyselinami a léky.
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Humic substances as modifiers of the transdermal absorption of active phasrmaceutical ingredients
Blahuš, Petr ; Klučáková, Martina (referee) ; Sedláček, Petr (advisor)
This thesis deals with the influence of humic substances on the transdermal penetration of the analgesic drug ibuprofen. Analgesics in the form of oral administration have major side effects. Thanks to topical preparations, side effects could be reduced and also bring a number of other benefits. The problem in the development of a transdermal form of the drug is the very effective barrier capacity of the human skin. Therefore, a lot of research is focused on the search for various accelerators that can improve its properties due to interaction with the drug. In the future, such substances could also include humic acids, which have a long tradition of use in a number of therapeutic approaches, and recently examples of their use in human medicine are increasingly appearing. The research was focused on the diffusive transport of sodium ibuprofen and its acidic counterpart. Franz diffusion cells were used to simulate the real environment, and skin isolated from pig ears was used as a membrane. Using UV-VIS spectrophotometry and HPLC, the samples were analyzed. Several values were calculated from the measured data, such as the effective diffusion coefficient, which were then compared and statistically checked. The result of this thesis is data that show the positive effect of humic substances on the transport of drugs through the skin membrane.
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Phytoextraction of mixed drug samples from aqueous solutions
Hájková, Eliška ; Smrček, Stanislav (advisor) ; Soudek, Petr (referee)
A number of contaminants have been detected in the environment, including pharmaceuticals. Their presence in soil, water sources can have a toxic effect on organisms due to their constantly increasing concentration. The method of phytoremediation uses the ability of plants to absorb these contaminants and detoxify them by various mechanisms. The aim of this work was the phytoextraction of ibuprofen using maize (Zea mays) from aqueous solutions. Phytoextraction of ibuprofen after cultivation with added dextromethorphan was also carried out. The quantitative amount of extracted ibuprofen was detected by HPLC with UV detection. Ibuprofen has been very well extracted by plants. In the presence of dextromethorphan, the efficiency of phytoextraction was decreased. The phytoextraction efficiency of ibuprofen was 0.10 mg per gram of leaf fresh weight, while in the presence of dextromethorphan, the phytoextraction efficiency was 0.09 mg per gram of leaf fresh weight. After phytoextraction of ibuprofen, the antioxidant capacity was determined by FRAP method of leaf and root extracts of the plants, of which the highest values were observed in the roots of plant grown with ibuprofen in combination with dextromethorphan. The phenolic compounds were also detected in leaves and roots, where the highest percentage...
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Electrochemical oxidation of ibuprofen
Bolíková, Markéta ; Křížek, Tomáš (advisor) ; Kozlík, Petr (referee)
- 4 - Abstract This diploma thesis deals with the electrochemical oxidation of the active pharmaceutical ingredient ibuprofen as one of the parts of the stability studies of pharmaceutical products. The task is to ensure optimal conditions for the course of electrochemical oxidation, which produces the largest percentage of degradation products, to compare the flow and static experimental setup and its effect on the result of electrochemical oxidation and to identify the resulting degradation products. The examined conditions include the pH of the buffer used to dissolve ibuprofen, the potential applied to the working electrode and the duration of oxidation. Ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled with mass detection was used to separate and determine degradation products. Acquity UPLC BEH C18 (2.1 × 100 mm; 1.7 µm) was chosen as the separation column. The mobile phase consisted of an aqueous component (10mM ammonium formate with pH 3.0) and an organic component (acetonitrile). Detection was performed using a photodiode array detector at a wavelength of 222 nm and a quadrupole mass detector in the scan range m/z 50-400. The electrochemical oxidation was performed in a radial electrochemical flow cell and the conditions under which the largest percentage of degradation products formed were as...
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Preparation of nanoparticles and nanofibers with antimicrobial components
Kubišová, Veronika ; Slaninová, Eva (referee) ; Skoumalová, Petra (advisor)
This thesis addresses the problem of inadequate current wound therapy and presents a solution in the form of nanomaterial-based wound dressings (coverings). Specifically, it focuses on the development and characterization of various nanofibrous materials with integrated liposome particles that could serve as a source of therapeutic agents and be useful specifically in the field of a wound therapy. The review in the introductory part of the thesis first focused on the mentioned problem, which describes the shortcomings of existing conventional dressing materials. A description of human skin from an anatomical and functional point of view was not omitted, nor was the wound healing process itself. Different types of covering materials were also presented. However, a large part was focused on nanomaterials and their use in the field of the skin wound therapy. The nanomaterials mentioned were mainly liposome particles and nanofibres, as the experimental part of the work was focused on these structures. The description dealt with the characterization of these structures as well as the biopolymers used for their preparation. However, the aim was to prepare nanofibers with liposome content, so the method of forming such systems was described. Various therapeutic agents are also an integral part of the covering materials, especially those that suppress the development of infection and reduce wound pain; therefore, the search focused on the antibiotic ampicillin and the analgesic ibuprofen. The experimental part was devoted to the actual production of nanofibers with liposomes and also to the qualitative demonstration of the presence of liposomes in electrostatically prepared nanofibers. The selected polymeric components of these systems were polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) and gelatine. However, the nanofibers and liposome particles (as well as combined liposomes with PHB) were first prepared in their own form and characterized mainly in terms of the gradual release of the drug substances. The results obtained were then compared with those of therapeutic drug delivery via combined nanofibrous structures with liposomes. For these combined structures, the aim was to achieve synergy in drug delivery between these systems. The aim of this work was to create a biomaterial covering with the controlled drug release. The drugs contained in these materials were the aforementioned ampicillin and ibuprofen. An important part of the work was then to determine the safety of the prepared materials which were tested for cytotoxicity, where the tests performed were MTT test and LDH test. And the actual wound healing ability of the nanofibers was then monitored in a scratch test or a "wound healing" test. At the end of the paper, recommendations for future work on this topic are given.
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Use of Fenton Reaction for Drug Degradation in the Ecosystem
Tomešová, Lenka ; Smrček, Stanislav (advisor) ; Břichnáčová Habartová, Věra (referee)
The elimination of unwanted substances from the ecosystem can be accomplished by advanced oxidation processes (AOP). AOPs are used preferably in treatment of wastewater. One of the AOP's methods is Fenton's reaction. The degradation of drug residues by this reaction was the aim the project. The experiments were focused on finding possible degradation products, which could be much more hazardous than parent compounds. The study was primarily concerned with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (acetaminophen, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen and salicylic acid) and antiepileptic carbamazepine. The complete decomposition of tested compounds was not observed by using HPLC and MS analysis. The products of decomposition were found in reaction mixture, in case of diclofenac dechloration of aromatic ring occurred. In cases of most compounds with exception of acetoaminophen and salicylic acid the reaction led to the formation of more polar products than parent compounds. The results imply that even more advanced oxidation processes do not cause complete destruction of organic compounds. Key words: Fentons reaction, drug residues, acetaminophen, diclofenac, ibuprofen, carbamazepine, naproxen, salicylic acid.
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