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Lansoprazole
(lan soe' pra zole).
C16H14F3N3O2S 369.36 1H-Benzimidazole, 2-[[[3-methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridinyl]methyl]sulfinyl]-; 2-[[[3-Methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl]-methyl]sulfinyl]benzimidazole DEFINITION
Lansoprazole contains NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% of C16H14F3N3O2S.
IDENTIFICATION
• B. Ultraviolet Absorption
Sample solution:
10 µg/mL in methanol
Acceptance criteria:
Meets the requirements
ASSAY
Change to read:
• Procedure
Mobile phase:
Acetonitrile, water, and triethylamine (40:60:1). Adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH of 7.0.
Diluent:
Acetonitrile, water, and triethylamine (40:60:1). Adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH of 10.0.
System suitability solution:
0.1 mg/mL of USP Lansoprazole RS and 0.1 mg/mL of USP Lansoprazole Related Compound A RS in Diluent
Standard solution:
Sample solution:
Chromatographic system
Mode:
LC
Detector:
UV 285 nm
Column:
4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1
Flow rate:
1 mL/min
Injection size:
10 µL
System suitability
Samples:
System suitability solution and Standard solution
Suitability requirements
Resolution:
NLT 5 between lansoprazole and lansoprazole related compound A, System suitability solution
Relative standard deviation:
NMT 1.0%, Standard solution
Analysis
Samples:
Standard solution and Sample solution
Calculate the percentage of lansoprazole (C16H14F3N3O2S) in the portion of Lansoprazole taken:
Acceptance criteria:
98.0%102.0%
IMPURITIES
Inorganic Impurities
• Residue on Ignition
Change to read:
Organic Impurities
• Procedure
[NoteStore and inject the lansoprazole solutions at or below 5
Solution A:
Water
Solution B:
Acetonitrile, water, and triethylamine (160:40:1). Adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH of 7.0.
Diluent:
Methanol and 0.1 N sodium hydroxide (1:3)
Mobile phase:
See Table 1.
Table 1
System suitability solution:
Prepare a solution containing 25 µg/mL of USP Lansoprazole RS and 25 µg/mL of USP Lansoprazole Related Compound A RS in methanol. Transfer 1 mL of this solution into a 10-mL volumetric flask, and dilute with Diluent to volume.
Standard solution:
Prepare a solution containing 25 µg/mL of USP Lansoprazole RS
Sample solution:
2.5 mg/mL of Lansoprazole in methanol. Transfer 1 mL of this solution into a 10-mL volumetric flask, and dilute with Diluent to volume.
Blank:
Methanol and Diluent (1:9)
Chromatographic system
Mode:
LC
Detector:
UV 285 nm
Column:
4.6-mm × 15-cm; 5-µm packing L1
Flow rate:
0.8 mL/min
Injection size:
40 µL
System suitability
Sample:
System suitability solution
Suitability requirements
Resolution:
NLT 6 between lansoprazole and lansoprazole related compound A
Relative standard deviation:
NMT 3%
Analysis
Samples:
Standard solution, Sample solution, and Blank
Identify the lansoprazole peak and the peaks due to the impurities listed in Table 2. Measure the areas for the major peaks, excluding peaks obtained from the Blank.
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × 100
Calculate the percentage of
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × (1/F) × 100
Acceptance criteria
Individual impurities:
See Table 2.
Table 2
SPECIFIC TESTS
• Water Determination, Method Ia
Sample:
1.0 g
[NoteUse 50 mL of a dehydrated mixture of pyridine and ethylene glycol (9:1 to 8:2) as the solvent. ]
Acceptance criteria:
NMT 0.1%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Packaging and Storage:
Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. Store at room temperature, and protect from excessive heat.
Change to read:
• USP Reference Standards
USP Lansoprazole Related Compound A RS
2-[[[3-Methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-2-pyridyl]methyl]sulfonyl]benzimidazole. C16H14F3N3O3S 385.36 2-[[[3-Methyl-4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)-pyridin-2-yl]methyl]sulfanyl]-1H-benzimidazole. C16H14F3N3OS 353.36
Auxiliary Information
Please check for your question in the FAQs before contacting USP.
USP35NF30 Page 3642
Pharmacopeial Forum: Volume No. 36(6) Page 1547
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