Sensitive and Selective LC-MS-MS Assay for the Quantification of Palonosetron in Human Plasma and Its Application to a Pharmacokinetic Study
2008
Zhang, Wen | Feng, Fang | Le, Wen | Wang, Hang | Zhu, Lan
A highly sensitive and selective liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was developed for the determination of palonosetron in human plasma samples. Chromatographic conditions and mass spectral parameters were optimized in order to achieve a limit of quantification of approximately 0.03 ng mL⁻¹. Palonosetron and citalopram (internal standard) were extracted by liquid-liquid extraction under alkaline conditions using saturated sodium bicarbonate. Separation was achieved with a Hanbon Lichrospher C₁₈ column and detection was carried out by tandem mass spectrometry using positive electrospray ionization in selected reaction monitoring mode. The target ions of palonosetron and citalopram were to m/z 297.00 [rightward arrow] 297.00 and 325.00 [rightward arrow] 325.00 respectively. Calibration curves were linear over the range of approximately 0.03-10 ng mL⁻¹. Precision and accuracy of this method was acceptable. The method was successfully applied to a pharmacokinetic study with healthy Chinese volunteers after intravenous administration of a single dose of 0.125, 0.25 or 0.5 mg palonosetron hydrochloride.
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