Evaluation of Clopidogrel Conjugation Metabolism: PK Studies in Man and Mice of Clopidogrel Acyl Glucuronide.

The existence of a glucuronide conjugate of the major circulating clopidogrel metabolites, called clopidogrel acyl glucuronide (CAG), is already known. However, information regarding its pharmacokinetics (PK), metabolism, and clearance are modest. We investigated in vivo the potential CAG trans-esterification to clopidogrel (reaction occurring in vitro in particular conditions) by administering the metabolite to mice.

Development of a sensitive method for simultaneous determination of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol in plasma samples by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry.

A new method for the fast simultaneous quantification of fluticasone propionate and salmeterol from plasma samples by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, with adequate sensitivity for pharmacokinetic applications, was developed and validated. The chromatographic separation and mass-spectrometric parameters were optimized for the retention and detection of the two compounds, despite quite different structures and properties. Two columns connected in series were used, cation-exchange (Zorbax 300-SCX, 5 cm x 2.