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.
Hexamidine diisethionate: properties and applications in skin health
Hexamidine diisethionate is widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. It has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, improves skin barrier function, but can cause allergic reactions.
Aug 16,2023 APIDiethyltoluenediamine: properties, applications of in polymer and safety
Diethyltoluenediamine is non-volatile and used in polymers for improved performance, but caution required due to potential health risks.
Aug 16,2023 APIPyrroloquinoline quinone: properties, mechanism of action and applications
PQQ is a versatile compound that have antioxidant, immune booster, potential health benefits and consult healthcare professional for supplementation.
Aug 16,2023 APIDiphenhydramine: mechanism of action, clinical applications and side effects
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine drug that treats allergies, itching, sleep disorders and has side effects and precautions.
Aug 16,2023 APIRuthenium: applications in nuclear energy and cancer treatment
Ruthenium is a rare transition metal with unique properties, used in nuclear reprocessing and cancer therapy.
Aug 15,2023 API2-(3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)benzoic acid: activities and applications
2-(3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)benzoic acid: oats-derived compound with anti-inflammatory, cancer-inhibitory, and skin healing properties for therapy.
Aug 15,2023 API2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol: properties, applications in refrigeration and safety
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-propanediol exhibits the barocaloric effect, undergoing solid-to-liquid phase transition with pressure changes. It is used in solid-state cooling, as a refrigerant.
Aug 14,2023 APIRhodium complexes: activities and toxicity
Rhodium complexes inhibit Aβ aggregation, JAK2 activity, and PPIs. More research needed for efficacy and safety. Cytotoxicity observed in mismatch repair-deficient cells.
Aug 11,2023 APIEthyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phenylphosphinate: applications and toxicology
Ethyl (2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl) phenylphosphinate is used in shape-memory polymers and 3D printing. Low toxicity, avoid skin/eye contact for safety.
Aug 10,2023 APIProcaine: pharmacokinetics and clinical applications
Procaine is a local anesthetic that blocks nerve impulses but carries risks of toxicity and allergies. It also acts as an antioxidant in geriatric syndromes.
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