Excipients in Pharmaceutical Formulations

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Excipients are inactive substances formulated alongside the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) of a medication. They serve a variety of roles that are critical to the creation, stability, and functionality of the final pharmaceutical product. While excipients do not exert therapeutic effects themselves, they are essential for the effectiveness, safety, manufacturability, stability, and patient acceptability of … Read more

Diuretics – Definition, Classification, Uses, Indications and contraindications

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Diuretics are medications that increase the excretion of water and electrolytes from the body by promoting urine production. They are commonly used to manage conditions related to fluid retention. Classification of Diuretics Diuretics can be classified into several categories based on their mechanism of action and the site where they primarily act within the kidneys. … Read more