This study presents a review of the investigated antihypertensives in different aquatic
compartments. It aims to compare these data with those regarding ecotoxicity effects in order …

Due to their pseudo-persistence and their biological activity, pharmaceuticals are emerging
contaminants of major concern for the environment. The aim of this review is to provide an …

Pharmaceutically active compounds are increasingly detected in raw and treated
wastewater, surface water, and drinking water worldwide. These compounds can cause …

Abstract β‐Adrenergic receptor blockers (β‐blockers) are applied to treat high blood
pressure, ischemic heart disease, and heart rhythm disturbances. Due to their widespread …

Recently, considerable interest has developed regarding the presence of pharmaceuticals
in the environment, but as yet the potential ecological effects associated with the presence of …

Widespread occurrence of traces of pharmaceuticals (ng/L to μg/L) has been reported in
aquatic systems. However, their effects on the environment and their environmental risks …

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products have become an environmental problem in
recent years. Their physicochemical properties and persistence in the environment have …

Pharmaceuticals and their metabolites can reach water bodies through sewage systems,
industrial discharges, effluents from sewage treatment plants (STPs), aquaculture, and …

Potential risks associated with releases of human pharmaceuticals into the environment
have become an increasingly important issue in environmental health. This concern has …

Hundreds of tons of pharmaceutical compounds are annually dispensed and consumed
worldwide. Pharmaceuticals are an important class of emerging environmental …