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.
Esomeprazole magnesium: mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and safety
Esomeprazole magnesium reduces stomach acid production by selectively inhibiting the proton pump, providing long-lasting relief from excessive acid symptoms.
Sep 27,2023 APIOlmesartan medoxomil: pharmacological properties, therapeutic efficacy and tolerability
Olmesartan medoxomil is an effective and safe ARB that lowers blood pressure, improves arterial compliance, and protects against end-organ damage.
Sep 27,2023 APIAntioxidant 1330: properties, applications in the field of materials and safety
Antioxidant 1330 is a stable and heat-resistant white crystalline powder used to enhance material resistance to degradation caused by heat and oxidative stress, with low toxicity.
Sep 27,2023 APIToxicity and application of Norfloxacin
Norfloxacin is a frequently used ocular antibiotic, but it has cytotoxic effects on human corneal endothelial cells.
Sep 26,2023 APIPotassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate: properties and applications in various industries
Potassium sodium tartrate tetrahydrate is a versatile compound with applications in sensors, stabilizers, leavening agents, and protein crystallization.
Sep 26,2023 APIOxymetholone: pharmacokinetics and clinical applications
Oxymetholone is a potent anabolic steroid with minimal drug interactions. It has shown efficacy in treating anemia, HIV-related wasting, and impaired growth in children.
Sep 26,2023 APIAvatrombopag: mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics and clinical applications
Avatrombopag is a medication that treats thrombocytopenia by mimicking thrombopoietin, increasing platelet count through receptor activation and signal pathways.
Sep 26,2023 APIPyridine-4-boronic acid: properties, applications and safety
Pyridine-4-boronic acid is a versatile compound with unique properties, used in various organic chemistry applications and drug discovery.
Sep 26,2023 APICannabidiol: pharmacology, clinical applications and toxicity
Cannabidiol is a non-psychoactive compound from cannabis, effective in treating epilepsy, chronic pain, and anxiety.
Sep 26,2023 API1-Phenyl-2-nitropropene: properties, applications and safety
1-Phenyl-2-nitropropene is a versatile compound with potential applications in organic synthesis and medicine, but requires careful handling and storage due to its harmful and irritant effects.
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