A Review on Different Analytical Techniques for Quantification of Moxidectin

Abstract

Nemadectin, a macrocyclic lactone of the milbemycin class, is a fermentation by-product of the bacteria Streptomyces cyanogriseus subsp. non-Cyanogenus. Moxidectin is a semi-synthetic derivative of nemadectin. River blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, is treated with moxidectin in patients 12 years of age and older. This condition is brought on by the parasitic worm Onchocerca volvulus and is subjected to intense itching, skin conditions that are disfiguring, and impaired vision brought on by the larvae of the worm. Some of the most common internal and exterior parasites are killed by moxidectin by selectively binding to their glutamate-gated chloride ion channels. In this review article, various pieces of equipment, such as a UV spectrometer, HPLC, LC-MS, and UPLC-MS, are used to determine moxidectin as well as its related compounds. The QuEChERS method was also used in the sample preparation according to the literature survey. The report also offers an overview of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and medication interactions of moxidectin.

Keywords

• Moxidectin
• Anthelmintic
• River Blindness
• Macrocyclic Lactones

Supporting Institution

GITAM School of Pharmacy

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