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.
Disodium Phosphate: A Comprehensive Overview
Disodium phosphate is a widely used derivative product of phosphoric acid. Disodium phosphate is used directly in water treatment for corrosion control or blended with polyphosphates for corrosion con
Nov 11,2024 API3-Butenenitrile: Occurrence, Metabolism and Health Effects
3-Butenenitrile plays a key role in industry and surgery, with potential health impacts. Subtoxic exposure may enhance enzyme activities, offering protective effects.
Nov 11,2024 APINicotinic Acid: Mechanism of Action, Effect on Lipid Profile and Cardiovascular Risk
Nicotinic acid improves lipid profiles via GPR109A activation, apoB degradation, and CETP activity modulation, yet its efficacy combined with statins warrants further investigation.
Nov 11,2024 APIQ:Why is febuxostat better than allopurinol?
A:The cardiovascular safety of febuxostat compared to allopurinol for treating gout remains equivocal. Febuxostat had a better safety outcome compared with allopurinol.
Nov 11,2024 APILinagliptin: A Potent DPP-4 Inhibitor for Effective Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Linagliptin is a potent, selective dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Nov 11,2024 APIOsthole: A Promising Natural Coumarin Derivative with Diverse Therapeutic Applications
Osthole, has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its wide range of biological activities and potential therapeutic applications.
Nov 11,2024 APILurasidone Hydrochloride: Pharmacodynamics, Clinical Effectiveness and Adverse Effects
Lurasidone hydrochloride is clinically beneficial in treating patients with schizophrenia and bipolar depression.
Nov 8,2024 APIDiverse Properties of Rosmarinic Acid: From Herbal Material to Therapeutic Administration Routes
Rosmarinic acid (RA) is a compound found in various plants.RA was clinically investigated in atopical dermatitis due to its in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory effects.
Nov 8,2024 APISelamectin: A Versatile Broad-Spectrum Parasiticide in Veterinary Medicine for Ectoparasite and Endoparasite Control
Selamectin has a spectrum of activity encompassing a range of external and internal parasites of dogs and cats, including fleas (Ctenocephalides spp.) and larval stages of the canine heartworm (Dirofi
Nov 8,2024 APIErythropoietin: Neuroprotective Function, Therapeutic Effect in Glaucoma and Side Effects
Erythropoietin's neuroprotective benefits in glaucoma are promising, but its therapy entails risks like increased blood viscosity and potential neurological and tumor-related complications.
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