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.
Capecitabine for the treatment of pancreatic cancer
Capecitabine is an oral chemotherapy drug used for colorectal and breast cancer. It has shown promise in treating locally advanced pancreatic cancer when combined with radiation therapy.
Jan 30,2024 APIAcesulfame: Properties as Food Additive, Scope of Use and Safety
Acesulfame is a stable, sweet, and inexpensive white powder used as a synthetic sweetener in various food and beverage products worldwide.
Jan 30,2024 APIPalmitoyl Pentapeptide: Biological Roles, Mechanisms of Anti-ageing, Efficacy and Applications
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide promotes collagen synthesis, reduces wrinkles, improves skin texture, and is widely used in skincare products for wound healing and anti-aging benefits.
Jan 30,2024 APIThe Mechanism of Calcitriol in Cancer Treatment
Calcitriol regulates cell cycle, induces apoptosis, and promotes cell differentiation, contributing to its anti-cancer effects.
Jan 30,2024 APIMycophenolate mofetil: pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action and applications in dermatology
Mycophenolate mofetilis can be converted to mycophenolic acid and inhibit T and B cell proliferation via depletion of guanosine nucleotides, showing promise in treating inflammatory skin diseases.
Jan 29,2024 APIOMadacycline (Tosylate): A Promising Tetracycline Antibiotic for the Treatment of Bacterial Infections
OMadacycline (tosylate) is a potent tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to ribosome, with broad effectiveness against resistant strains and moderate half-life.
Jan 29,2024 APIApremilast Uses and Relevance to the Military
Apremilast effectively treats psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, offering advantages for military personnel in austere conditions. Common side effects are manageable and outweighed by the benefits.
Jan 29,2024 APIDexmedetomidine hydrochloride: Pharmacokinetic profile, pharmacodynamic profile and dosage
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride is an intravenous medication with linear pharmacokinetics, rapid distribution and extensive liver metabolism. It can be used for ICU sedation based on RASS score.
Jan 29,2024 APIPreparation and Flame Test of Calcium Chloride
Calcium chloride is an ionic compound,It is odourless and has a very high enthalpy change of solution. This compound is widely used for dust control and de-icing and displays an orange-red flame when
Jan 26,2024 APIQ:What are the uses and benefits of Tributyl phosphate?
A:Tributyl phosphate (TBP) is a widespread extracting agent generally used in processing transuranium elements and removing them from wastewaters of the nuclear industry.
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