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.
Eutylone: mechanism of action, clinical applications and toxicity
Eutylone is a synthetic cathinone with psychostimulant effects, but its recreational use is illegal and discouraged due to risks and adverse effects.
Dec 4,2023 APIThe biological activity and cytotoxicity of Bisantrene
Bisantrene is a new anthracene anticancer agent active in the treatment of disseminated breast cancer.
Dec 1,2023 APIWhat are the adverse effects of Cyclohexylamine on humans?
Cycloheximide is pharmacologically active and acts similarly to reserpine. A single dose administered orally or intravenously causes an increase in blood pressure.
Dec 1,2023 APIHow the XeF4 lewis structure is formed
The XeF4 Lewis structure consists of a central atom, xenon (Xe), and four outer atoms, fluorine (F), bonded at 90° and 180°. The xenon atom (Xe) and each fluorine atom (F) are connected by a single bo
Dec 1,2023 APIQ:What does Diphenyl ether do?
A:Diphenyl ethers are used as carriers for commonly used dyes, as flavouring agents in food additives, as chemical intermediates in the heat transfer medium Dowtherm A and in surfactants and lubricants,
Dec 1,2023 APIAnkaflavin: bioactivities, biosynthesis and applications
Ankaflavin, derived from Monascus, has diverse bioactivities and therapeutic potential, making it valuable for addressing various health conditions.
Dec 1,2023 APIChebulic Acid: activities, mechanism of action and applications
Chebulic acid possesses diverse pharmacological activities and potential therapeutic applications.
Dec 1,2023 APIButylchlorodihydroxytin: properties, applications and safety
Butylchlorodihydroxytin has valuable applications but requires adherence to safety guidelines due to potential hazards.
Dec 1,2023 APIIngenol: pharmacokinetic, mechanism of action and clinical applications
Ingenol, derived from Euphorbia peplus, shows promise in dermatology for its minimal systemic absorption and diverse therapeutic effects.
Dec 1,2023 APIHydroxychloroquine: mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics and safety
Hydroxychloroquine has diverse mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and potential adverse effects in treating autoimmune diseases.
Dec 1,2023 API