Active_Pharmaceutical_Ingredients_Classification
Dec 10, 2025
An active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is the biologically active component of a drug, responsible for its pharmacological effect, and is combined with inactive ingredients (excipients) like fillers, binders, and colors to create the final product. They include acetaminophen in pain relievers, insulin for diabetes, and atorvastatin for high cholesterol
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