Developing an Ecotoxicological Classification for Frequently Used Drugs in Primary Care

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(2), P. 290 - 290

Published: Feb. 16, 2025

Most drugs excreted in urine are not filtered by wastewater treatment plants and end up aquatic systems. At concentrations measured waters, toxic effects on species have been described. Second, most of the drug consumption is attributable to primary care prescriptions. We thus present here, an ecotoxicity classification sold Switzerland. Three datasets were combined: (1) surveyed ecotoxic Swiss National Surface Water Quality Monitoring Programme its European equivalent, (2) top 50 sale Switzerland, (3) active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) Lake Geneva rivers canton Vaud between 2017 2022. classified APIs into five categories from safest least safe: found (C) <10× their environmental quality standard (EQS·10-1), EQS·10-1 < C EQS listed or EU Watch List, listed, (4) > (5) listed. obtained full ecotoxicological data for 35 APIs. Fifteen designated as safe (category (1):paracetamol, tramadol, amisulpride, citalopram, mirtazapine, metformin, gabapentin, lamotrigine, primidone, candesartan, irbesartan, atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide, ofloxacin, sulfadiazine), eleven intermediately safe, nine concern (azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, sulfamethoxazole, carbamazepine, diclofenac, ibuprofen, iomeprol, iopromide). Full available only one-third care. Where do exist, we observed significant differences impact among same class drugs. Our could therefore help guide doctors adopt more eco-friendly

Language: Английский

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Use of Fenton‐Oxidation and a Helicoidal Flux Reactor in the Removal of Doxycycline: Optimization and By‐Products Identification

Chemical Engineering & Technology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 30, 2025

Abstract Doxycycline (DOX) is a contaminant present in different water bodies. Fenton and photo‐Fenton are two advanced oxidation technologies with high potential for environmental remediation. This study aimed to eliminate DOX from aqueous solutions using Fenton, photo‐Fenton, helicoidal flow reactor. The experimental conditions related the presence of ferrous ions hydrogen peroxide were optimized. After 60 min reaction, extents pollutant elimination mineralization ∼85.0 % ∼30.0 %, respectively. Hydroxyl radicals identified as agents responsible under evaluated conditions. Finally, some reaction by‐products identified, removal route was proposed.

Language: Английский

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Hydrogeological study methods for induced bank filtration: practical examples and experiences from Finland

Sustainable Water Resources Management, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 11(3)

Published: April 11, 2025

Language: Английский

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Evaluation of contaminants of emerging concern in surface waters (rivers and lake) from Peru: Occurrence and environmental risk assessment

Environment International, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 109522 - 109522

Published: May 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Editorial: Legacy & emerging contaminants in the aquatic environment—bridging knowledge, policy, and future

Frontiers in Toxicology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: May 15, 2025

Language: Английский

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