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API Synthesis
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is defined by U.S. Food & Drug Administration as: any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used as the active ingredient in the manufacture of a drug (medicinal) product. Such substances are intended to furnish pharmacological activity or other direct effect in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease or to affect the structure or function of the body.API may exist in the form of liquids, powders, crystals and extracts that obtained by chemical synthesis, plant extraction, or biotechnology and is not taken by patients directly. Only when API is processed into a pharmaceutical preparation, can the product be used for clinical use. The synthesis of APIs is usually a complicated and multi-step process involving numerous chemical transformations and operations on a range of raw materials with different physical and chemical properties. Specialized expertise is needed to achieve the synthesis of these molecules. BOC Sciences with seasoned chemists would provide a comprehensive supply of guaranteed API synthesis service.En savoir plus -
Pharmaceutical Drug substance (API) and Drug Product: Definition
This article is for understanding what is Pharmaceutical drug substance / Active Pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and drug product. These are two different terms that can be easily understood by the picture depicting above. Drug Substance i.e. API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) is the Start point for the manufacturing of any medicine which results the manufacturing of end product i.e. Drug Product.En savoir plus -
What are Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients? Things You Need to Know
There are various elements or components involved in a drug that are vital to produce a desired health effect are called active pharmaceutical ingredients. For example, acetaminophen is an active pharmaceutical Ingredient in Tylenol. Knowledge of APIs helps differentiate between generic drugs and its brand name versions. It requires a mix of multiple application chemical compounds to process an API.En savoir plus -
UNDERSTANDING ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGREDIENTS
Have you ever wondered how pharmaceutical drugs work? The ingredients in a pharmaceutical drug are responsible for the physiological reaction your body has to the medication. Many components are involved in the development of pharmaceuticals, but active pharmaceutical ingredients are the ingredients that produce the intended effects of the drug an individual is taking.En savoir plus -
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)
Active ingredients are responsible for the beneficial health effects of drugs individuals consume. In pharmaceutical drugs, the active ingredient is known as the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), like acetaminophen in pain relief tablets. In biological drugs, the active ingredient is a bulk process intermediate (BPI), such as insulin in insulin pen cartridges used by people with diabetes.Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients covers a significant part of the Science & Technology subject of the General Studies Paper-3 syllabus and current events of national importance in UPSC prelims.In this article, we will learn about Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) and other associated details that the candidate can find helpful in all upcoming examinations and the UPSC CSE Exam. Candidates can also enrol in our UPSC Online Coaching program and get the best guidance for Science and Technology subjects.En savoir plus -
Here’s Why Your Medication Contains Active and Inactive Ingredients
When you take medication, whether it’s over-the-counter or prescription, you might notice that your medicine contains active and inactive ingredients. You may wonder why these ingredients are there and what purpose they serve. Paul Thompson, PharmD, a clinical pharmacist with Banner Pharmacy Services, answered some common questions about them.En savoir plus -
What is an API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) in Pharma?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the definition of an API is established as any substance used in a finished pharmaceutical product (FPP), whose ultimate goal is to develop a pharmacological activity or generate some direct effect in the diagnosis, treatment or prevention of a disease in a patient.En savoir plus -
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients or APIs are also known as bulk drugs and a term that is often heard in business news. Hence, it is important to understand what the term means and India’s production of APIs, for the IAS exam Indian economy segment.An active ingredient is the ingredient in a pharmaceutical drug or pesticide that is biologically active. The similar terms active pharmaceutical ingredient and bulk active are also used in medicine, and the term active substance may be used for natural products.En savoir plus -
What is an API?
The safety and efficacy of a drug depend on the quality of its API. Poorly manufactured or unsafe APIs may result in harmful consequences, including death. Therefore, they are required to be regulated. APIs must adhere to strict safety and quality standards set by the manufacturing country. Even if the manufacturing is outsourced, APIs must follow the stringent rules of the concerned health authority. For example, if the API is manufactured in Korea or Japan for distribution in the US, it will still be inspected under the FDA guidelines.En savoir plus