In pharmacology, a drug is a chemical substance, typically of known structure, which, when administered to a living organism, produces a biological effect. A pharmaceutical drug, also called a medication or medicine, is a chemical substance used to treat, cure, prevent, or diagnose a disease or to promote well-being. Traditionally drugs were obtained through extraction from medicinal plants, but more recently also by organic synthesis. Pharmaceutical drugs may be used for a limited duration, or on a regular basis for chronic disorders.
Allopurinol: the treatment of elevated uric acid levels
Allopurinol, a key gout treatment, inhibits uric acid, explored for cardiovascular benefits, with optimized safety in synthesis.
Jan 2，2024 Drugs
Procaine: a general anesthesia drug
Procaine, a inhibits nerve impulses. Explored as a general anesthetic, its synthesis yields derivatives with improved efficacy and safety considerations.
Jan 2，2024 Drugs
Borofalan (10B): Synthesis and Introduction
Borofalan (10B) is synthesised using (S)-4-iodophenylalanine as raw material by chemical reaction.
Dec 29，2023 Drugs
Tofacitinib：a versatile JAK Inhibitor in autoimmune conditions
Tofacitinib, a JAK inhibitor, treats rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis by modulating immune signaling pathways.
Dec 29，2023 Drugs
How is Lonafarnib synthesised?
Lonafarnib was synthesised starting from the bromination of chloroanthranilic acid and using the lonafarnib precursor tricycle methodology based on a Grignard-induced intramolecular cyclisation reacti
Dec 27，2023 Drugs
How is Bempedoic Acid Synthesised?
Bempedoic Acid (ETC-1002) is synthesised using ethyl isobutyrate as raw material by chemical reaction.
Dec 27，2023 Drugs
Synthetic pathway of Sofpironium Bromide
Sofpironium Bromide is prepared from two intermediates, α-hydroxyacid and pyrrolidine, by coupling and other reactions.
Dec 25，2023 Drugs
Allergic symptoms and diagnosis of Lanolin
Lanolin is a complex mixture of high molecular weight esters, aliphatic alcohols, sterols, fatty acids, and hydrocarbons that has been widely used for centuries for its emollient properties.
Dec 21，2023 Drugs
Chloral hydrate：a sedative-hypnotic drug
Chloral hydrate, covering its introduction, historical applications, recent developments, synthesis,and safety considerations.
Dec 21，2023 Drugs
Q：Can Ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19?
A：No. First, ivermectin is not approved or authorized by the FDA for the treatment of COVID-19, and ivermectin is not approved by the FDA for the treatment of any viral infection.
Dec 18，2023 Drugs