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.
DL-Limonene: Uses, Synthesis and Toxicity
DL-Limonene has a lemony flavour and is therefore widely used in flavours and fragrances, cosmetics, cleaning products, air fresheners and paint strippers.
Jun 11,2024 APIThe uses and side effects of magnesium hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide is a layer-structured mineral, and there are a family of double hydroxides where the magnesium hydroxide layers alternate with trivalent metal hydroxide layers.
Jun 11,2024 APIKaempferol: Chemical Characteristics, Biosynthetic Pathways and Bioavailability
Kaempferol, a flavonol, synthesized in plants via the shikimic acid pathway, exhibits antioxidant properties, with diverse health benefits and potential therapeutic applications.
Jun 11,2024 APICrystal Structure of Boron carbide
Boron carbide (B?C) is a high-temperature semiconductor that can be used in new electronic applications.
Jun 11,2024 APICrystal Structure of Boron Phosphide
Boron Phosphide (BP) is a refractory wide bandgap AIIIBV semiconductor with a unique combination of mechanical-thermal and electrical properties, high thermoelectric power, and excellent chemical and
Jun 11,2024 APIQ:Is ticagrelor same as Plavix ?
A:Brilinta (ticagrelor) and Plavix (clopidogrel) are used to prevent blood clots in patients with heart issues and reduce the risk of having a stroke, severe heart problems, or death.
Jun 7,2024 APIOxidation and reduction of β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+)
β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is an electron carrier as it carries electrons from hydride from one region of the cell to another.
Jun 7,2024 APISebacic Acid: An Overview of its Properties, Composition, and Applications
Sebacic acid remains a cornerstone in the field of industrial chemistry, with its applications underscoring the compound's versatility and importance.
Jun 7,2024 APIL-Serine: Biosynthesis and Potential Therapeutic Role in Diabetes
L-Serine's biosynthesis and regulatory enzymes play a vital role in cellular demands, insulin sensitivity, and potential therapeutic implications for diabetes and its complications.
Jun 7,2024 APIWhat are the benefits of Resveratrol supplementation?
Resveratrol is a type of phytoalexin produced by plants in response to external influences such as mechanical damage, ultraviolet (UV) exposure, and fungal attack.
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