Zopiclone degradation in biological samples : Characteristics and consequences in forensic toxicology.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nilsson, Gunnel.

Series:

Linköping University Medical Dissertations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Forensic toxicology.

Drug stability.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Linköping University Medical Dissertations

Zopiclone degradation in biological samples

Place of Publication:

Linköping : Linköping University Electronic Press, 2014.

Summary:

This dissertation by Gunnel Nilsson investigates the stability and degradation of Zopiclone, a short-acting hypnotic drug used to treat insomnia, in biological samples. The study highlights the challenges in forensic toxicology related to the drug's instability and explores factors influencing its degradation, such as storage conditions and sample composition. The research aims to improve the accuracy of forensic analyses involving Zopiclone, often found in cases of drug-impaired driving and drug-facilitated assaults. Advanced analytical methods, including gas chromatography and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry, are employed to assess Zopiclone and its metabolites. The findings emphasize the necessity of considering degradation products in forensic evaluations to ensure reliable interpretation of toxicological results. This work is intended for forensic scientists, toxicologists, and professionals involved in legal investigations. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

POPULÄRVETENSKAPLIG SAMMANFATTNING

LIST OF PAPERS

ABBREVIATIONS

INTRODUCTION

AIMS OF THESIS

INVESTIGATIONS

RESULTS

DISCUSSION

CONCLUDING REMARKS

FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

REFERENCES.

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ISBN:

9789175193977

9175193973

OCLC:

927227439