Project:Interface/Substance/Documentation

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I have drafted a solution below which describes a suitable data model for storing substance article content as semantic sub-objects which would be rendered using a master template for the published article, allowing modification of variables via form interfaces by contributors.

Abstract

This is the introductory paragraph for the substance article, which should contain a summary of the information on this article for use in API calls and search results so that readers can quickly identify the substance.

History

This section contains information about the history, development, availability, and popularity of the substance:

Etymology

  • A few examples of the drug's various naming conventions

Discovery

  • By whom was the substance discovered?
  • What applications were discovered for the substance?
  • From which individual, organisation, or country did the substance originate?
  • When was the substance discovered, produced, and distributed?
  • What research processes led to discovery of the substance?

Production

  • From which materials is the substance derived?
  • In what form are the starting materials?
  • In what form is the final product?

Development

  • Was the substance discovered from plant sources, or developed for medicinal purposes?
  • How has production and distribution of the substance changed over the years?

Supply, demand, and distribution

  • From where does the substance originate?
  • Where is the substance produced?
  • Where is the substance popular or available?
  • How is the substance distributed?

Availability

  • When, how, where, and in what forms has the substance emerged?
  • Average availability and price from various sources
  • Popularity of the substance in various areas throughout history
  • How widely is the substance available? From where is it available?

Chemistry

These sections contain information regarding the molecular structure and production of the substance:

Molecular structure

  • Description of structure from IUPAC name
  • Structural comparison to similar compounds
  • Possible discussion of structure-activity relationship

Physical properties

  • Phase table for various forms (salt, freebase, etc)
    • Melting temperature (degrees C/F/K)
    • Vapour temperature (degrees C/F/K)
    • Combustion temperature (degrees C/F/K)
  • Density (grams per mole)
  • Solubility in common solvents

Production

  • Extraction guides
  • Synthesis guides

Pharmacology

These sections will be used to discuss the physical and psychoactive consequences of administering the substance:

Pharmacodynamics

Risk factors

  • Counter-indicated usage considerations, including dangerous combinations

Therapeutic use

  • Indications for the therapeutic use of the substance

Recreational use

Pharmacokinetics

  • Receptor selectivity and affinities
  • Metabolism for various routes of administration and forms of substance
  • Statistics and descriptions of possible side effects

Toxicity and harm potential

  • Toxicity of substance
  • Dangerous drug interactions by co-administration of substances
  • Addiction potential of substance

Substance info box

Image of molecular structure

Nomenclature

  • IUPAC name
  • Other names
    • Abbreviations
    • Substitutive
    • Brand names

Dosage

Duration