Analysis of antibiotics by capillary electrophoresis

The broad category of antibiotics encompasses some of the most widely presc ribed pharmaceuticals in the world. As is the case with any pharmaceutical, an antibiotic must be characterized in terms of its potency and the presen ce and quantity of impurities. Additionally, any residue or metabolite that may be present as a result of its use must be monitored. Many capillary el ectrophoretic techniques have been utilized in the analysis of antibiotics, addressing the various aspects of quantifying, profiling, and monitoring. Some of the more recent applications are summarized in this review article.