environmental impact of some medications

Question 1

solvent waste

Answer 1

emmision of drug industry; include incineration during disposal which releses toxins to enviornment

suitability determined by

1. toxicity to waters
2. saftey of process
3. harm to environment

safest solvent; water
green chemistry; prevent waste and recule

Question 2

nuclear waste

Answer 2

high level waste; ionizing radiation high and isoopes have long half livs. more damaging. disposal is high problem; sotred underwater in heabily shielded structures

low level waster; low ionizing radiation, and isotopes have short half lifes. (PAPER TOWELS< SHOE COVERS< CLOTHING) disposal involves storage in safe and secure sealed containers to allow for radioactive decay

Question 3

antibiotic waste

Answer 3

• super bugs; super resitant and strong bacteria

- extensive use of antibiotics

Question 4

tamilu green chemistry

Answer 4

-antiviral derived from shikimik acid
-low yield from chinese star anise
= green chemistry looks at alternative ways;
-produce shikimic acid by fermentation reactions with bacteria
-extract it from pine needles
-extract form indian sweet granuels