Pharmaceutical Information |
Drug Name |
Silver |
Drug ID |
BADD_D02023 |
Description |
Silver (Ag) is a chemical element that belongs in the family of transition metals in the periodic table. It has a high electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity, and reflectivity. Silver exists as a pure elemental form, alloy with other metals, and mineral. Having critical roles in various applications inducing chemical and industrial fields, silver compounds have also been used in the field of medicine for centuries due to their broad-spectrum biological actions. Silver nanoparticles especially have been widely used in industrial, household, and healthcare-related products due to their potent antimicrobial activity. [DB11080] and [DB05245] have been used as topical antibacterial agents for the treatment of skin infections, while [DB05245] has also been valued for topical burn treatment [A33141]. Silver and its compounds have been used in trials studying the management of dental caries since the 1800s, and they may be found in dental pastes as an active ingredients. However, some drawbacks of dental use of silver compounds include tooth discolouration and pulp irritation [A33141]. |
Indications and Usage |
Indicated for the treatment of acne for topical use or the management of dental caries for dental use. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
D08AL30 |
DrugBank ID |
DB12965
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KEGG ID |
Not Available
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MeSH ID |
D012834
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PubChem ID |
23954
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TTD Drug ID |
D08JCA
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NDC Product Code |
0220-0476; 81042-010; 64117-207; 63083-8148; 0220-0477; 55926-0025; 60319-2001; 62106-4871; 55926-0024; 0220-0478 |
UNII |
3M4G523W1G
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Synonyms |
Silver |
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Chemical Information |
Molecular Formula |
Ag |
CAS Registry Number |
7440-22-4 |
SMILES |
[Ag] |
Chemical Structure |
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ADRs Induced by Drug |
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