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.
Polydextrose: properties and effects on health
Polydextrose is a versatile glucose polymer that improves mineral absorption and blood glucose/lipid metabolism, making it promising for health.
Oct 17,2023 APIMinoxidil sulphate: origin, mechanism of action and applications
Minoxidil sulphate is a commonly used treatment for hair loss, promoting hair regrowth and reducing hair loss.
Oct 17,2023 APIThe introduction of Minoxidil
Topical minoxidil is FDA-approved for androgenetic alopecia (AGA) in men and women.
Oct 16,2023 APIp-Menthane-3,8-diol: mechanism of action, applications and safety
p-Menthane-3,8-diol) is a natural insect repellent derived from lemon eucalyptus leaves, widely used to repel insects and protect against mosquito-borne diseases.
Oct 16,2023 APIDonepezil hydrochloride: discovery, pharmacology and safety
Donepezil hydrochloride was discovered through a challenging research journey and is now approved for treating mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease with favorable safety and tolerability profiles.
Oct 16,2023 APIDimethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate: properties and applications in organic synthesis
Dimethyl 1,3-acetonedicarboxylate is a highly reactive compound used in organic synthesis for diverse applications, such as UV protection and pharmaceutical development.
Oct 16,2023 APIThe introduction of Tamoxifen
Tamoxifen is an antiestrogenic trans isomer of a substituted triphenyl ethylene. This drug is commonly used for treating pre- and perimenopausal women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
Oct 13,2023 APIThe application of sorbitol
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste that the human body metabolizes slowly. Its calorie is 2.6 kilocalories (11 kilojoules) per gram.
Oct 13,2023 API2-Thiobarbituric acid: applications in measurement of antioxidant activity and safety
2-Thiobarbituric acid is widely used for measuring lipid oxidation and antioxidant activity, despite its limitations.
Oct 13,2023 APIDimethyl dicarbonate: mechanism of action, applications and safety
Dimethyl dicarbonate is a safe and effective food preservative that provides anti-microbial properties and enhances shelf life and safety of various food products.
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