Content text PPT 53 - Quality failure.pdf
Isuru Wijesinghe PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (USA) MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (USA) BPharm (Special) SL LLB (Reading) SL 0778025050 Common reasons for quality failure of Pharmaceuticals
Isuru Wijesinghe PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (USA) MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (USA) BPharm (Special) SL LLB (Reading) SL 0778025050 Exposure to Direct Sunlight • Certain drugs, such as antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines), vitamins, and biological products, degrade when exposed to UV rays. • Can lead to color changes, loss of potency, and breakdown of active ingredients. • Storage in amber-colored bottles or opaque containers helps prevent this.