Psychotropic drugs (PDs) and their bioactive metabolites often persist in aquatic
environments due to their typical physical properties, which made them resistant to removal …

Abstract The Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs) presence at harmful
levels has been identified in aquatic ecosystems all over the world. Currently, PPCPs are …

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is the most commonly used drug in epilepsy treatment, and its
metabolites are commonly detected among persistent pharmaceuticals in the aquatic …

Antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin, are often leaked into aquatic systems through
sewage facilities due to their low metabolic rate. Fish, such as the Japanese medaka …

Anthropogenic activities have led to increased levels of contaminants that pose significant
threats to aquatic organisms, particularly fishes. One such contaminant is Selenium (Se), a …

Carbamazepine (CBZ) is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar
disorder. Due to its persistence and low removal rate in wastewater treatment plants, it is …

Bisphenol S (BPS) is a common endocrine-disrupting chemical globally used in several
consumer and industrial products. Although previous studies suggested that BPS induces …

Abstract Objectives Antiepileptic drugs (ADEs) are now used to treat a wide range of
neurological problems, although their usage is still restricted due to their side effects …

The potential of pharmaceuticals and personal care products to alter the behavior of aquatic
organisms is a growing concern. To assess the actual effect of these substances on aquatic …

Emerging contaminants are produced globally at high rates and often ultimately find their
way into the aquatic environment. These include substances contained in anti-seizure …