Derivative U.V.Spectrophotometric Analysis of Some Commonly Abused Over-The-Counter Drugs

摘要

Effective, safe and non-addictive, that is how the new sensation of over-the -counter drugs wasbuild in the early days. Now these drugs are the focus of a fierce dispute. With each passing day, a newdrug is added to the ever list of potent drugs of abuse and a new means for the angel of death to carry outhis deeds of destruction is created. These newer drugs are abused not only for their euphoric effects but alsoas a means for reducing anxiety and limiting insomnia, anticonvulsant activity and sedation. In the presentinvestigation, an attempt has been made to evaluate the utility of Derivative U.V. Spectrophotometry forthe analysis of some common over the counter drugs namely Trifluoperazine, Cinnarizine, Cetrizine,Chlorpromazine, Alprazolam and Buspirone respectively