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.
The brief introduction of Levamisole
Levamisole is an anthelmintic agent effective against A. lumbricoides and Ancylostoma duodenale.
Jun 26,2024 APIPraziquantel: a pyrazino-isoquinolein derivative
Praziquantel is a pyrazino-isoquinolein derivative from the thioxantonic group used as a broad anthelmintic spectrum.
Jun 26,2024 APIL-aspartic acid: a review of multifunctional amino acids
L-aspartic, as an important organic compound, plays a vital role in the fields of biochemistry, medicine, food, and nutrition.
Jun 26,2024 APIAcetylsalicylic acid: a legendary star in the history of medicine
Acetylsalicylic acid plays an antipyretic and analgesic role by inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis in vivo, reducing pain and lowering body temperature.
Jun 26,2024 APIBenzyltriethylammonium Chloride: Applications in Medicinal Chemistry and its Safety Considerations
Benzyltriethylammonium chloride facilitates complex molecule synthesis but requires meticulous handling due to its harmful properties, necessitating strict safety measures.
Jun 25,2024 APILevodopa: A Breakthrough in Parkinson's Disease Treatment
Levodopa, is a cornerstone in the treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide.
Jun 25,2024 APIThe Mystery of Progesterone: Decoding the "Key" to Life
Progesterone is an indispensable member of the female reproductive system, plays a pivotal role in the pregnancy, development, and maintenance of life.
Jun 25,2024 APISulfanilamide: A Cornerstone in Synthetic Antibacterial Applications
Sulfanilamide is a synthetic antimicrobial agent, which works by inhibiting the enzyme dihydropteroate synthase in bacteria.
Jun 25,2024 APIQ:What is GS-441524 do for cats?
A:Safe and effective antiviral therapies for cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) have been identified, and the nucleoside analogue GS-441524 has been used to treat thousands of cats worldwide
Jun 25,2024 APIExploring the mystery of Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate: a multifunctional surfactant
Sodium dodecylbenzenesulphonate has become a kind of surfactant with its excellent wetting, dispersion, decontamination, and antibacterial properties.
Jun 25,2024 API