Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), popularly speaking, are the raw materials of medicines, only pharmaceutical raw materials are processed into pharmaceutical preparations , can they become medicines available for clinical use, so drugs we usually eat are the finished drugs through processing. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients based on its sources can be divided into two major categories ,including chemical synthetic drugs and natural chemical drugs. Chemical synthetic drugs can be divided into organic synthetic drugs and inorganic synthetic drugs. Inorganic synthetic drugs are inorganic compounds ( very few is element), such as aluminum hydroxide, magnesium trisilicate which are used for the treatment of gastric and duodenal ulcers ; organic synthetic drugs are mainly composed of drugs made by basic organic chemical raw materials, through a series of organic chemical reactions (such as aspirin, chloramphenicol, caffeine, etc.). Natural chemical drugs ,based on its sources,can be divided into two categories including biochemical drugs and plant chemical drugs. Antibiotics are generally made by the microbial fermentation, which belongs to the biochemistry category. A variety of semi-synthetic antibiotics occurs in recent years,which are biosynthesis and chemical synthesis combining products.Among active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, the organic synthetic drugs varieties, yields and values have the largest proportion,which are the main pillars of the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The quality of active Pharmaceutical Ingredients decides whether the formulation is good or bad , so its quality standards are very strict ,countries in the world have developed national pharmacopoeia standards and strict quality control methods for its widely used active Pharmaceutical ingredients.
Budesonide: Uses, Mechenism of action, and Side effects
Budesonide, sold under the brand name Pulmicort, among others, is a corticosteroid medication.
Mar 22,2024 APIThe synthesis of 2-Thiouracil and its precautions
2-thiouracil is a derivative of thiouracil, which is a compound primarily of interest in the fields of medicine and biochemistry research.
Mar 22,2024 APIThe mechanism of action and storage method of Astragaloside IV
Astragaloside IV has aroused interest in the scientific community due to its broad potential health benefits.
Mar 22,2024 APIOxymetholone: Mechanism of Action, Side Effects and Dosage
Oxymetholone treats anemias but poses hepatotoxicity risks. Its mechanism targets muscle wasting via androgen receptors, requiring careful monitoring.
Mar 22,2024 APIProcess for manufacture of vinylacetylene
Acetylene is dimerized in the presence of hydrochloric acid solution of cuprous chloride and ammonium chloride to obtain vinylacetylene.
Mar 21,2024 APIIs calcium carbonate easily soluble in water? What are its applications?
Calcium carbonate is a common substance on Earth, found in minerals like aragonite, calcite, chalk, and travertine, as well as being a major constituent of certain animal bones and shells.
Mar 21,2024 APIPolyvinyl alcohol: Properties, Production process and Uses
PVA is used in the manufacture of construction glue, polyvinyl acetal, vinylon, fabric treatment agent, dispersant, paper coating, adhesive and so on.
Mar 21,2024 APIPolyvinyl acetate: Properties, Production process and Uses
The major uses of PVAc are in water-based latex paints, adhesives, fabric finishes, and lacquers. PVAc is also used as base material for gum-based candy in food industry.
Mar 21,2024 APIDoes azithromycin have to be refrigerated?
Azithromycin is a macrolide-type antibiotic, it is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Mar 21,2024 APIDoes Gold Rust or Tarnish?
Pure gold, being a noble precious metal, stands as the least reactive among all metals. In simple terms, pure gold does not rust and will not tarnish.
Mar 21,2024 API