Role of eco-pharmacology in pharmaceuticals

Sanjaana Arun, Karpagam A, M Vijey Aanandhi

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

ABSTRACT

More than thousands of decades pharmaceuticals and mankind have accompanied together and been helpful. Eco-pharmacology a novel concept of emerging science. Safe disposals are emerging concerns to be found. Pharmaceuticals can enter the surroundings through any route or any contact. The major issue is unused medications. Pharmaceuticals are useful in both in human and veterinary population day after day. Drugs like erythromycin are detected within the soil. Pharmaceuticals and personal care products are active at very low concentration and they are often found in waterways. It is mainly to evaluate the environmental risk for every new drug. It aims at zero waste which will offer great benefits to the ecosystem. Take the prescription drugs out of the original container. Do not dispose the medications in the toilet or sink it will result in the aquatic system.

Keywords:

Environment, Pharmaceuticals, Hazards, Unused drugs, Disposals