Excipients and Adverse Events

Author(s):  Allen Loyd V Jr

Issue:  Sep/Oct 2023 - Volume 27, Number 5
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Abstract:  Pharmaceutical excipients are substances formulated with an active ingredient in a medication. This article has provided a brief discussion on excipients, the purpose of excipients, the selection of appropriate excipients, the use of excipients in formulation development by compounding pharmacists/manufacturers, excipient examples and usage, the numerous incompatibilities that should be considered when choosing an excipient, and a list of adverse effects related to excipients.

Related Keywords: excipients, incompatibilities, adverse effects, pH effects, chemical instability, physical instability

Related Categories: EXCIPIENTS, STABILITIES, COMPATIBILITIES, ADVERSE DRUG EVENTS

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