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RF Value Analysis of Digoxin Tablets

The document outlines the specifications and testing methods for Digoxin Tablets, including identification, assay, and performance tests. It specifies the acceptable ranges for digoxin content, dissolution requirements, and system suitability parameters. Additionally, it includes detailed procedures for chromatographic analysis and emphasizes the importance of proper labeling and storage conditions.
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RF Value Analysis of Digoxin Tablets

The document outlines the specifications and testing methods for Digoxin Tablets, including identification, assay, and performance tests. It specifies the acceptable ranges for digoxin content, dissolution requirements, and system suitability parameters. Additionally, it includes detailed procedures for chromatographic analysis and emphasizes the importance of proper labeling and storage conditions.
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Injection volume: 50 µL
Digoxin Tablets System suitability
DEFINITION Sample: System suitability solution
Digoxin Tablets contain NLT 90.0% and NMT 105.0% of the Suitability requirements
labeled amount of digoxin (C41H64O14). Resolution: NLT 4.0 between digoxin and digoxigenin
Column efficiency: NLT 1200 theoretical plates
IDENTIFICATION Tailing factor: NMT 2.0
• A. THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHIC IDENTIFICATION TEST Relative standard deviation: NMT 2.0%
á201ñ Analysis
Diluent: Dehydrated alcohol Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution
Standard solution: 0.25 mg/mL of USP Digoxin RS in Calculate the percentage of digoxin (C41H64O14) in the
Diluent portion of Tablets taken:
Sample solution: Transfer a quantity of finely powdered
Tablets, equivalent to 0.5 mg of digoxin, into a 10-mL Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × 100
centrifuge tube. Add 2 mL of Diluent, sonicate for 10–
15 min, and centrifuge. Decant and use the supernatant. rU = peak response of digoxin from the Sample solution
Chromatographic system rS = peak response of digoxin from the Standard
(See Chromatography á621ñ, Thin-Layer Chromatography.) solution
Mode: TLC CS = concentration of USP Digoxin RS in the Standard
Adsorbent: 0.25-mm layer of chromatographic silica gel solution (µg/mL)
mixture to which octadecylsilane (C18) is permanently CU = nominal concentration of ▲digoxin▲ (ERR 1-Oct-2023)
bonded in the Sample solution (µg/mL)

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Application volume: 10 µL
Developing solvent system: Methanol and water (7:3) Acceptance criteria: 90.0%–105.0%
Spray reagent: Mix 10 mL of a freshly prepared solution
PERFORMANCE TESTS
of chloramine T (3 in 100) and 40 mL of a 1 in 4 solution
• DISSOLUTION á711ñ
of trichloroacetic acid in dehydrated alcohol. [NOTE—Mix
Test 1
before use.]
Analysis
Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution
Apply the Samples on a line parallel to and about 2.5 cm
ci [NOTE—Throughout this procedure, use scrupulously
clean glassware, rinsed successively with hydrochloric
acid, water, and alcohol, and carefully dried. Take
precautions to prevent contamination from fluorescent
from the bottom edge of a reversed-phase thin-layer
particles and from metal and rubber surfaces.]
chromatographic plate. Allow the spots to dry, and place
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Medium: 0.1 N hydrochloric acid; 500 mL
the plates in a developing chamber. Develop the
[NOTE—Use the same batch of Medium throughout
chromatogram until the solvent front has moved about
the test.]
15 cm above the line of application. Remove the plate,
Apparatus 1: 120 rpm
and allow the solvent to evaporate. Spray the plate with
Time: 60 min
Spray reagent, and heat in an oven at 110° for 10 min.
Solution A: 2 mg/mL of ascorbic acid in methanol
Examine the plate under long-wavelength UV light.
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Solution B: On the day of use, dilute 2.0 mL of recently


Acceptance criteria: The RF value of the principal spot of
assayed 30% hydrogen peroxide with methanol to 100 mL.
the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard Store in a refrigerator. Just before use, dilute 2.0 mL of this
solution. solution with methanol to 100 mL.
• B. The retention time of the major peak of the Sample Standard solutions: Transfer 25 mg of USP Digoxin RS
solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as into a 500-mL volumetric flask. Dissolve in a minimum
obtained in the Assay. amount of alcohol, then add diluted alcohol (4 in 5) to
ASSAY volume. Dilute 10.0 mL of this solution with diluted alcohol
(4 in 5) to 100.0 mL. Just before use, dilute suitable aliquots
Change to read: of the resulting solution with Medium to 50.0 mL to prepare
Standard solutions equivalent to 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%, and
• PROCEDURE 100%, respectively, of the labeled amount of digoxin in
Mobile phase: Acetonitrile and water (13:37) 500 mL.
System suitability solution: 40 µg/mL each of USP Digoxin Sample solution: Promptly after withdrawal, pass a portion
RS and digoxigenin in diluted alcohol of the solution under test through a filter having a 0.8-µm
Standard solution: 40 µg/mL of USP Digoxin RS in diluted or finer pore size, discarding the first 10 mL of the filtrate.
alcohol. [NOTE—Use a sonic bath to aid dissolution.] Analysis: Transfer to individual glass-stoppered flasks
Sample solution: Weigh and finely powder NLT 20 Tablets. duplicate 1.0-mL portions of the Sample solution, 1.0-mL
Transfer a portion of the powder, equivalent to 1 mg of portions of each of the Standard solutions, and 1.0 mL of
digoxin, to a glass-stoppered, 50-mL conical flask. Add the Medium to provide a blank. Begin with the Standard
25.0 mL of diluted alcohol with swirling, sonicate for solutions, and keep all flasks in the same sequence
30 min, and cool. Pass a portion of this solution through a throughout, so that the elapsed time from addition of
0.8-µm pore size membrane filter, discarding the first 10 mL reagents to reading of fluorescence is the same for each
of the filtrate. flask in the set. Treating one flask at a time, add the
Chromatographic system following three reagents, in the order named, in as rapid a
(See Chromatography á621ñ, System Suitability.) sequence as possible, swirling after each addition: 1.0 mL
Mode: LC of Solution A, 5.0 mL of hydrochloric acid, and 1.0 mL of
Detector: UV 218 nm Solution B. Insert the stoppers in the flasks. After 2 h,
Column: 4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-μm packing L1 measure the fluorescence at about 485 nm, the excitation
Temperature: 25° wavelength being about 372 nm. To check the stability of
Flow rate: 2 mL/min the fluorometer, repeat the measurement of fluorescence

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on one or more treated Standard solutions. Correct each Table 2 (continued)


reading for the blank, and plot a standard curve of Time Flow Rate
fluorescence versus percentage dissolution. (min) (mL/min)
Determine the percentage dissolution of digoxin in the 2.5 0.6
Sample solution by reading from the standard graph.
Tolerances: NLT 80% (Q) of the labeled amount 3.0 2.0
of C41H64O14 is dissolved. The requirement is met if the 6.0 2.0
quantities dissolved from the Tablets tested conform to
Table 1 instead of the table shown under Dissolution á711ñ.
System suitability
Table 1 Sample: Standard solution
Suitability requirements
Stage Number Tested Acceptance Criteria
Tailing factor: NMT 2.0
S1 6 Each unit is NLT Q + 5%. Relative standard deviation: NMT 5.0%
Analysis
S2 6 Average of 12 units (S1 +
S2) is equal to or greater
Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution
than Q, and no unit is Calculate the percentages of the labeled amount of digoxin
less than (C41H64O14) dissolved:
Q − 5%.
Result = (rU/rS) × CS × D × V × (1/L) × 100
Test 2
[NOTE—If the product complies with this test, the rU = peak response of digoxin from the Sample solution
rS = peak response of digoxin from the Standard

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labeling indicates that it meets USP Dissolution Test 2.]
Medium: Water, deaerated, 500 mL solution
Apparatus 1: 120 rpm CS = concentration of USP Digoxin RS in the Standard
Time: 20 min solution (mg/mL)
Solution A: Mix 890 mL of water with 110 mL of D = dilution factor for the Sample solution
acetonitrile. V = volume of Medium, 500 mL
Solution B: Mix 100 mL of water with 900 mL of
acetonitrile.
Mobile phase: Mix 650 mL of Solution A and 350 mL of
ci L = label claim (mg)

Tolerances: NLT 80% (Q) of the labeled amount of


Solution B. digoxin (C41H64O14) is dissolved. The requirement is met if
Standard stock solution: Transfer 25 mg of USP Digoxin RS the quantities dissolved from the Tablets tested conform to
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to a 200-mL volumetric flask and dissolve with 10 mL of Table 3 instead of the table shown under Dissolution á711ñ.
methanol. Fill up to the volume with Medium.
Standard solution: Dilute the Standard stock solution with Table 3
Medium in order to obtain a final concentration of L/ Stage Number Tested Acceptance Criteria
500 mg/mL, where L is the product label claim in
S1 6 NLT 80% (Q) of the la-
milligrams.
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beled amount of digox-


Sample solution: Pass 10 mL of the solution under test in
through a suitable polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) filter of
S2 12 Average of 12 units (S1 +
0.45-µm pore size, discarding the first 4 mL. Dilute with S2) is equal to or greater
Medium. than Q, and no unit is
Chromatographic system less than
(See Chromatography á621ñ, System Suitability.) Q − 5%.
Mode: LC
Detector: UV 220 nm • UNIFORMITY OF DOSAGE UNITS á905ñ: Meet the
Column: 3.0-mm × 5-cm; 3.5-µm packing L11 requirements
Temperatures
Column: 40° ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Autosampler: 5° • PACKAGING AND STORAGE: Preserve in tight containers.
Injection volume: 500 µL • LABELING: The labeling states the Dissolution test used only
Flow rate: See Table 2. if Test 1 is not used.
• USP REFERENCE STANDARDS á11ñ
Table 2 USP Digoxin RS
Time Flow Rate
(min) (mL/min)
0.0 0.6

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The tailing factor is a measure of peak asymmetry in chromatographic analysis. It is crucial because it affects resolution and quantification accuracy. An acceptable tailing factor (NMT 2.0) indicates well-shaped peaks, allowing for precise integration and reliable comparison between samples and standards .

A USP Reference Standard provides a validated benchmark for comparison in assays and tests, ensuring that results are accurate and consistent across different laboratories and batches. It is critical for maintaining the quality and efficacy of pharmaceuticals by serving as a precise reference for digoxin content determination .

The Digoxin Tablets must contain no less than 90.0% and no more than 105.0% of the labeled amount of digoxin. Identification is done using thin-layer chromatographic (TLC) methods and examining the retention times of major peaks .

Labeling provides essential information on which dissolution test method was applied. It ensures transparency and allows healthcare providers to verify the compliance of a product with specified dissolution standards, aiding in quality control and regulatory adherence .

Scrupulously clean glassware is essential to prevent contamination from fluorescent particles and residues from previous substances, which could interfere with the sensitive fluorescence measurements used in determining dissolution. Accurate results depend on avoiding external influences that could affect the sample's fluorescence .

System suitability tests ensure the chromatographic system performs accurately and precisely before analysis. For digoxin, requirements include minimum resolution, column efficiency, tailing factor, and relative standard deviation. Such criteria guarantee reliable separation and quantification of digoxin and digoxigenin .

The USP standards require that not less than 80% of the labeled amount of digoxin is dissolved. Conformity is determined by testing stages where individual and averaged samples must meet specific percentage dissolution, ensuring consistency across multiple batches and samples tested .

The dissolution test involves using 0.1 N hydrochloric acid as a medium, stirring at 120 rpm for 60 minutes. The sample solution, standard solutions, and blank are treated with reagents including ascorbic acid solution and hydrochloric acid. Fluorescence is measured, corrected for blank, and compared to a standard curve to determine the percentage dissolution. The curve, representing fluorescence versus percentage dissolution, serves as a benchmark for evaluating the sample's performance .

Solution A, containing ascorbic acid, potentially acts as a stabilizer or reacts to form a product detectable by fluorescence. Solution B is a diluted hydrogen peroxide solution in methanol, serving possibly as an oxidizing agent to facilitate the reaction needed for fluorescence. This careful combination ensures the fluorescence measurement reflects the digoxin's dissolution .

Thin-layer chromatographic identification involves preparing a sample solution from finely powdered tablets. The solution is applied to a reversed-phase chromatographic plate, developed using a methanol-water solvent system, and spots are visualized by spraying with a chloramine T and trichloroacetic acid mixture. The RF value of the sample's principal spot is compared to the standard for identification .

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