Published on June 2021 | Herbal Chemistry

Drug Repurposing and Traditional Drug Discovery: An Overview

Abstract: In the present scenario when both simple and life-threatening infectious diseases are increasingly becoming an attractive proposition, there is an urgent need for new treatments against the causative agents like bacteria, fungi and viruses. The aim of this review is to provide an overview of the various aspects of repurposing of a drug in comparison to the traditional drug production system. It will give a general view about the manufacturing process, present approaches, and opportunities used for the traditional drug processing and for drug repurposing.