Study of Pharmaceutical Organic Compound: Paracetamol
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https://doi.org/10.59436/ijpsr.v2i2.10.3139-342XKeywords:
Paracetamol, Acetaminophen, Pharmaceutical Organic Compound, Analgesic, Antipyretic, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis.Abstract
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is one of the most widely used pharmaceutical organic compounds used in the treatment of pain and lowering of temperature. Many times the drug is prescribed for medical reasons and concerns as it is inexpensive yet very effective when a patient uses it according to the recommendations. Paracetamol belongs to the chemical class of paraaminophenol and possesses strong analgesic and antipyretic properties. This paper will summarize the information regarding the chemical structure of paracetamol, its physical-chemical properties, synthesis and manufacturing process, the mechanism of action, medicinal usage, metabolism, toxicity, analysis methods, and recent developments. It will pay particular attention to the application of the analytical methods such as HPLC, UV visible spectroscopy, HPTLC, and electrochemical methods of analysis and monitoring. Moreover, the paper will analyze the environmental issues connected with the pharmaceutical waste and present the ways to solve the issue such as green synthesis, nanotechnology, and sustainable pharmaceutical practices. In conclusion, it may be said that the drug in question is an effective medicine which fits the title of the most useful analgesic and antipyretic drug.
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