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Pharmaceutical Analysis
book

Pharmaceutical Analysis

by P. D. Chaithanya Sudha
July 2012
Intermediate to advanced content levelIntermediate to advanced
758 pages
17h 12m
English
Pearson India
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Chapter 6

Analysis of Diuretics

INTRODUCTION

Diuretics are the agents which increase the rate of urination. These agents are the most important in the pharmaceutical field.

  Examples: Frusemide
Hydrochlorothalidone
Thiazides
Benzthalidone, etc.
ANALYTICAL METHODS FOR DIURETICS

Based on the importance of these drugs, they can be analysed by the following methods:

  1. Spectrophotometric methods:
    1. UV method
    2. Calorimetric method
  2. HPLC methods
  3. Titrimetric methods
  1. Spectrophotometric methods: These methods are based on the principle of absorption of the radiation within the range of visible or UV range.
    1. UV methods: Analysis of diuretics in UV method is done based on the principle of dissolving the drug in appropriate solvent followed ...
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ISBN: 9789332515659