In the pharmaceutical world, most discussions are focused on active substances in drugs, those that have a direct therapeutic effect. However, excipients – non-active components of drugs – play a key role in the safety, efficiency and tolerability of treatment. For pharmacists and doctors, detailed knowledge of excipients is crucial, and access to accurate information is now easier thanks to the platform. Pharmachat.
What are excipients and why does it matter?
Excipients are inactive substances in a medicine, designed to perform auxiliary functions, such as:
- Formula stabilization: Prevents degradation of the active substance.
- Improving administration: Facilitates tablet formation, more pleasant taste or effective absorption of the active substance.
- conservation: Protects the product from microbiological or chemical contamination.
However, some excipients may cause side effects, especially in patients with allergies, intolerances or special sensitivities. Examples include:
- Lactose: May cause digestive problems in people with lactose intolerance.
- Aspartame: Contraindicated for people with phenylketonuria.
- Artificial dyes: May trigger allergic reactions or intolerances.
Challenges for health professionals
Identifying excipients in medicines and understanding their impact on each patient is a challenge, especially when:
- Patients have known allergies or intolerances: Pharmacists should check that the prescribed medicine contains substances that may trigger reactions.
- It is necessary to replace a medicine: Physicians and pharmacists need to make sure that the alternative does not contain problematic excipients for the patient.
- Patients have specific diets: For example, those on vegan diets may ask for medicines without excipients of animal origin, such as gelatin.
How does Pharmacat help health professionals?
platform Pharmachat is an indispensable tool for doctors and pharmacists. Its dedicated module provides detailed and up-to-date information on excipients present in medicines, helping to:
- Rapid identification of excipients
Pharmacists can enter the name of the medicine on the platform and can immediately obtain a complete list of its excipients, along with possible associated risks. - Finding safe alternatives
Pharmacists may ask Pharmachat about medicines that do not contain the listed excipients. Pharmachat offers suggestions for equivalent drugs, taking into account both active substances and excipients.
Practical examples from the activity of the pharmacist
- Patient with lactose intolerance
A patient comes with a prescription for a lactose-containing medicine. With the help of Pharmachat, the pharmacist can quickly identify alternatives without this excipient. - Dye allergy
In the case of a child allergic to a common dye, such as tartrazine, the platform helps to select a product without this additive.
Why is Pharmacat an essential partner for pharmacists and doctors?
Excipients are often ignored, but can tell the difference between a safe and a risky treatment. platform Pharmachat simplifies the work of pharmacists and doctors, giving them a technological advantage that increases patient safety and optimizes the counseling process.
In an area where every detail matters, Pharmachat is more than a database – is a reliable partner that contributes to preventing errors, educating patients and improving the quality of the medical act.
Pharmachat was developed by the Romanian company, Apollo AI Technologies, specialized in the development of professional applications based on artificial intelligence. The application is made available to doctors and pharmacists with the support of the partner Alphega. For more information about Pharmachat and how you can access the app if you are a doctor or pharmacist, go to the platform www.pharmachat.ro.
