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Are Pharmaceutical drugs safe in residual solvents?

What are residual solvents in a drug? Residual solvents in pharmaceuticals are defined as organic volatile chemicals that are used or produced in the manufacture of drug substances or excipients, or in the preparation of drug products. The solvents are not completely removed by the manufacturing techniques. The content of solvents in such products should be evaluated and justified. Appropriate selection of […]

Bible,Gita,Quran of Pharma / Medical-ALCOA.

Like the holy books in every religion, the ALCOA principles should be the holy books in all pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing facilities all over the world. All the data, the research work, clinical trial data, validation / qualification data, manufacturing batch record, monitoring records etc. are equally important and they form the foundation of […]

Are Bacterial spores descendants of Legendary Indian King Harishchandra?

Harishchandra was a legendary Indian king. He gave away his kingdom, sold his family and agreed to be a slave to fulfill a promise he had made to the sage Vishwamitra. While employed in a cremation ground, Harishchandra told her wife that he would cremate his dead son only after getting the cremation fee. He was honest […]

Chemical indicators for sterilization-what are they and their types?

Indicator An indicator is an observable characteristic that can be used to show changes toward achieving a specific outcome. Chemical indicator Chemical indicator undergoes an observable change when conditions change. This could be a color change, temperature change, or other measurable quality. Benefits of using chemical indicators for Sterilization These chemical indicators are used in sterilizers in […]

How is your country’s drug authority protecting you?

Who are they? Drug regulatory agencies or authorities are responsible in effective drug regulation to ensure the safety, efficacy and quality of drugs, as well as the accuracy and appropriateness of the drug information available to the public. The most highly regulated industries worldwide are Pharmaceuticals. These agencies or authorities ensure the compliances in legal […]

Is RT-PCR a reliable COVID test?

Types of Testing for COVID 1.Diagnostic tests are of two categories – Molecular [RT-PCR] and rapid tests [Antigen test]. 2. Antibody tests [ELISA test]. About RT-PCR test RT PCR means Reverse-Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction. RT–PCR is one of the most widely used laboratory methods for detecting the COVID-19 virus.A virus has an outer molecular envelope like […]

How Bowie Dick Test could save your life?

Introduction: Steam Heat Sterilizer is an equipment used for sterilizing articles / products / aids / medical equipment for destroying viable microorganisms by moist sterilization.  Bowie Dick test could assess inadequate vacuum, meaning inadequate air removal from the sterilizer chamber or a leaky door gasket that would also allow for residual air in the sterilizer […]

Would you dare to speak in public? Follow these easy mantras!!

Invariably the instant answer would be a “Startled No” and immediately lot of butterflies would start flying in our belly. The reason being, we are not prepared and equipped to speak before an audience / public. I remember a joke, when a group of tourists visit the Niagara Falls and are accompanied by a guide. […]