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ArticleBMC pharmacology & toxicology2024

A cross-sectional study on metoprolol concentrations in various biological samples and their inter-correlations.

Jalil Houshyar, Nastaran Hashemzadeh, Maryam Khoubnasabjafari, Amirreza Jabbaripour Sarmadian, Vahid Jouyban-Gharamaleki, Mohammad Reza Afshar Mogaddam, Elnaz Marzi Khosrowshahi, Abolghasem Jouyban

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Jalil Houshyar *Endocrine Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Nastaran Hashemzadeh *Research Center for Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Maryam KhoubnasabjafariTuberculosis and Lung Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Amirreza Jabbaripour SarmadianKidney Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Vahid Jouyban-GharamalekiLiver and Gastrointestinal Diseases Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Mohammad Reza Afshar MogaddamFood and Drug Safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Elnaz Marzi KhosrowshahiFood and Drug Safety Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Abolghasem JouybanPharmaceutical Analysis Research Center and Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. ajouyban@hotmail.com.

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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 69303
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundConcentrations of metoprolol in exhaled breath condensate (EBC) have not been investigated. Herein, we aim to determine the metoprolol levels in EBC, plasma, and urine samples.

methodsBiological samples were collected from 39 patients receiving metoprolol. Metoprolol was determined using liquid chromatography mass spectrometery. The obtained metoprolol levels in biological fluids were investigated for possible inter-correlations.

resultsAcceptable linearity was obtained with coefficient of determinations equal to 0.9998, 0.9941, and 0.9963 for EBC, plasma, and urine samples, respectively. The calibration curves were linear in the ranges of 0.6-500, 0.4-500, and 0.7-10,000 µg·L

conclusionMetoprolol levels varied widely due to the metabolic pattern of the Azeri population, different dosages received by the patients, formulation effects, age, sex, and interactions with the co-administered drugs. A poor correlation of EBC-plasma concentrations and a significant correlation of plasma-urine concentrations were observed. Further investigations are required to provide the updated services to personalized medicine departments.

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MetoprololAdrenergic beta-1 Receptor AntagonistsAdultAgedBreath TestsChromatography, LiquidCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultAdrenergic beta-1 Receptor AntagonistsMetoprololCorrelationsDrug monitoringExhaled breath condensateHPLCMetoprololPlasmaPreconcentrationUrine

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PMID39118152
PMCPMC11311911

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