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.
Arbidol: mechanism of action, clinical applications and safety
Arbidol is a broad-spectrum antiviral drug that inhibits virus replication and entry, showing efficacy against respiratory viral infections with a good safety profile.
Nov 14,2023 API4-Bromoaniline: properties, applications and safety
4-Bromoaniline is a versatile compound used in dyes and pharmaceutical synthesis, but requires careful handling due to potential health hazards.
Nov 13,2023 APIBupivacaine: mechanism of action, clinical applications and safety
Bupivacaine is a local anesthetic that blocks nerve impulses, providing temporary numbness in specific areas of the body.
Nov 13,2023 API1'-Acetonaphthone: properties, applications and safety
1'-Acetonaphthone is a versatile and useful chemical compound, but requires careful handling to prevent harm.
Nov 13,2023 APIWhat is Articaine?
Articaine (Septocaine) 1:100,000 epinephrine was approved for use in the United States in 2000.
Nov 13,2023 APITriethylene glycol dimethacrylate: activities and applications
Despite its cytotoxic effects, Triethylene glycol dimethacrylate is vital for creating antibacterial dental composites with desirable properties.
Nov 13,2023 APIPlatinum(0)-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane: applications and safety
Platinum(0)-1,3-divinyl-1,1,3,3-tetramethyldisiloxane is a versatile catalyst for hydrosilylation, widely used in various industries. Caution should be exercised due to its flammability.
Nov 13,2023 APILithium aluminum deuteride: properties, applications and safety
Lithium aluminum deuteride is a versatile compound with important applications but requires careful handling due to its hazardous nature.
Nov 13,2023 APIScandium: distribution and applications
Scandium's unique properties enhance performance, energy efficiency, and durability across aerospace, sports, electronics, and energy industries.
Nov 13,2023 APIGrowth hormone, human: physiology, clinical applications and safety
Growth hormone, human promotes growth and has clinical uses, but requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects and off-label use concerns.
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