Forensic science international
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We have described a rapid and simple solid-phase extraction on C18 cartridges of moclobemide suitable for the analysis of post-mortem whole blood and urine. The methods used for identification were GC-MS and HPLC-PDA. Quantification was performed by the HPLC-PDA technique with detection at 238 nm. ⋯ A second case concerned a polyintoxication including moclobemide as one of the main toxins. The post-mortem whole blood concentrations were 15.5 and 13.8 micrograms/ml respectively. Determination of the drug in other biological specimens is also reported.