Excipients
Background
- Many additives, or excipients are "non active" components of many medications but have potential adverse effects
Toxicity by System
- Additives can be classified by their effect on various organ systems
Cardiovascular
- Chlorobutanol
- Propylene glycol
Gastrointestinal
- Sorbitol
- Neurologic
- Benzyl alcohol
- Chlorobutanol
- Propylene glycol
Ophthalmic
- Benzalkonium chloride
- Chlorobutanol
Renal
- Polyethylene glycol
- Propylene glycol