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Exhibit 10.30    
    


BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT  



	Principal
	 	Loan Date
	 	Maturity
	 	Loan No
	 	Call/Coll
	 	Account
	 	Officer
	 	Initials

	$4,000,000.00	 	09-13-2005	 	9-13-2009	 	2002401	 	 	 	N.D	 	8282	 	 




References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any
particular loan or item.

Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations. 



	 
	 	 
	 	 
	 	 

	Borrower:	 	International Medication Systems, Limited

1886 Santa Anita Avenue

So. El Monte, CA 91733	 	Lender:	 	East West Bank

475 Huntington Drive

San Marino, CA 91108
	






        THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT dated September 13, 2005, is made and executed between International Medication Systems, Limited ("Borrower") and East West
Bank ("lender") on the following terms and conditions. Borrower has received prior commercial loans from Lender or has applied to Lender for a commercial loan or loans or other financial
accommodations, including those which may be described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement ("Loan"). Borrower understands and agrees that: (A) in granting, renewing, or
extending any Loan, lender is relying upon Borrower's representations, warranties, and agreements as set forth in this Agreement; (B) the granting, renewing, or extending of any Loan by Lender
at all times shall be subject to Lender's sole judgment and discretion; and (C) all such Loans shall be and remain subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.


        TERM.    This Agreement shall be effective as of September 13, 2005, and shall continue in full force and effect until
such time as all of Borrower's Loans in favor of Lender have been paid in full, including principal, interest, costs, expenses, attorneys' fees, and other fees and charges, or until such time as the
parties may agree in writing to terminate this Agreement. 


        CONDITIONS PRECEDENT TO EACH ADVANCE.    Lender's obligation to make the initial Advance and each subsequent Advance under this
Agreement shall be subject to the fulfillment to Lender's satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in this Agreement and in the Related Documents. 



        Loan Documents.    Borrower shall provide to Lender the following documents for the Loan: (1) the Note;
(2) Security Agreements granting to Lender security interests in the Collateral; (3) financing statements and all other documents perfecting Lender's Security Interests;
(4) evidence of insurance as required below; (5) guaranties; (6) together with all such Related Documents as Lender may require for the Loan; all in form and substance
satisfactory to Lender and Lender's counsel. 


        Borrower's Authorization.    Borrower shall have provided in form and substance satisfactory to Lender properly certified
resolutions, duly authorizing the execution and delivery of this Agreement, the Note and the Related Documents. In addition, Borrower shall have provided such other resolutions, authorizations,
documents and instruments as Lender or its counsel, may require. 



        Payment of Fees and Expenses.    Borrower shall have paid to Lender all fees, charges, and other expenses which are then due and
payable as specified in this Agreement or any Related Document. 


        Representations and Warranties.    The representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement, in the Related Documents, and
in any document or certificate delivered to Lender under this Agreement are true and correct. 



        No Event of Default.    There shall not exist at the time of any Advance a condition which would constitute an Event of Default
under this Agreement or under any Related Document. 








 





        REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.    Borrower represents and warrants to Lender, as of the date of this Agreement, as of the date
of each disbursement of loan proceeds, as of the date of any renewal, extension or modification of any Loan, and at all times any Indebtedness exists: 



        Organization.    Borrower is a corporation for profit which is, and at all times shall be, duly organized, validly existing, and
in good standing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Delaware. Borrower is duly authorized to transact business in all other states in which Borrower is doing business, having obtained all
necessary filings, governmental licenses and approvals for each state in which Borrower is doing business. Specifically, Borrower is, and at all times shall be, duly qualified as a foreign corporation
in all states in which the failure to so qualify would have a material adverse effect on its business or financial condition. Borrower has the full power and authority to own its properties and to
transact the business in which it is presently engaged or presently proposes to engage. Borrower maintains an office at 11570 Sixth Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Unless Borrower has designated
otherwise in writing, the principal office is the office at which Borrower keeps its books and records including its records concerning the Collateral. Borrower will notify Lender prior to any change
in the location of Borrower's state of organization or any change in Borrower's name. Borrower shall do all things necessary to preserve and to keep in full force and effect its existence, rights and
privileges, and shall comply with all regulations, rules, ordinances, statutes, orders and decrees of any
governmental or quasi-governmental authority or court applicable to Borrower and Borrower's business activities. 


        Assumed Business Names.    Borrower has filed or recorded all documents or filings required by law relating to all assumed
business names used by Borrower. Excluding the name of Borrower, the following is a complete list of all assumed business names under which Borrower does business:  None.


        Authorization.    Borrower's execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement and all the Related Documents have been duly
authorized by all necessary action by Borrower and do not conflict with, result in a violation of, or constitute a default under (1) any provision of (a) Borrower's articles of
incorporation or organization, or bylaws, or (b) any agreement or other instrument binding upon Borrower or (2) any law, governmental regulation, court decree, or order applicable to
Borrower or to Borrower's properties. 


        Financial Information.    Each of Borrower's financial statements supplied to Lender truly and completely disclosed Borrower's
financial condition as of the date of the statement, and there has been no material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition subsequent to the date of the most recent financial statement
supplied to Lender. Borrower has no material contingent obligations except as disclosed in such financial statements. 


        Legal Effect.    This Agreement constitutes, and any instrument or agreement Borrower is required to give under this Agreement
when delivered will constitute legal, valid, and binding obligations of Borrower enforceable against Borrower in accordance with their respective terms. 



        Properties.    Except as contemplated by this Agreement or as previously disclosed in Borrower's financial statements or in
writing to Lender and as accepted by Lender, and except for property tax liens for taxes not presently due and payable, Borrower owns and has good title to all of Borrower's properties free and clear
of all Security Interests, and has not executed any security documents or financing statements relating to such properties. All of Borrower's properties are titled in Borrower's legal name, and
Borrower has not used or filed a financing statement under any other name for at least the last five (5) years. 



        Hazardous Substances.    Except as disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing, Borrower represents and warrants that:
(1) During the period of Borrower's ownership of the Collateral, there has been no use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or 



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threatened
release of any Hazardous Substance by any person on, under, about or from any of the Collateral. (2) Borrower has no knowledge of, or reason to believe that there has been
(a) any breach or violation of any Environmental Laws; (b) any use, generation, manufacture, storage, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release of any Hazardous Substance on,
under, about or from the Collateral by any prior owners or occupants of any of the Collateral; or (c) any actual or threatened litigation or claims of any kind by any person relating to such
matters. (3) Neither Borrower nor any tenant, contractor, agent or other authorized user of any of the Collateral shall use, generate, manufacture, store, treat, dispose of or release any
Hazardous Substance on, under, about or from any of the Collateral; and any such activity shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and
ordinances, including without limitation all Environmental Laws. Borrower authorizes Lender and its agents to enter upon the Collateral to make such inspections and tests as Lender may deem
appropriate to determine compliance of the Collateral with this section of the Agreement. Any inspections or tests made by Lender shall be at Borrower's expense and for Lender's purposes only and
shall not be construed to create any responsibility or liability on the part of Lender to Borrower or to any other person. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Borrower's
due diligence in investigating the Collateral for hazardous waste and Hazardous Substances. Borrower hereby (1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or
contribution in the event Borrower becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any such laws, and (2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims, losses,
liabilities, damages, penalties, and expenses which Lender may directly or indirectly sustain or suffer resulting from a breach of this section of the Agreement or as a consequence of any use,
generation, manufacture, storage, disposal, release or threatened release of a hazardous waste or substance on the Collateral. The provisions of this section of the Agreement, including the obligation
to indemnify, shall survive the payment of the Indebtedness and the termination, expiration or satisfaction of this Agreement and shall not be affected by Lender's acquisition of any interest in any
of the Collateral, whether by foreclosure or otherwise. 


        Litigation and Claims.    No litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for
unpaid taxes) against Borrower is pending or threatened, and no other event has occurred which may materially adversely affect Borrower's financial condition or properties, other than litigation,
claims, or other events, if any, that have been disclosed to and acknowledged by Lender in writing. 


        Taxes.    To the best of Borrower's knowledge, all of Borrower's tax returns and reports that are or were required to be filed,
have been filed, and all taxes, assessments and other governmental charges have been paid in full, except those presently being or to be contested by Borrower in good faith in the ordinary course of
business and for which adequate reserves have been provided. 


        Lien Priority.    Unless otherwise previously disclosed to Lender in writing, Borrower has not entered into or granted any
Security Agreements, or permitted the filing or attachment of any Security Interests on or affecting any of the Collateral directly or indirectly securing repayment of Borrower's Loan and
Note, that would be prior or that may in any way be superior to Lender's Security Interests and rights in and to such Collateral. 


        Binding Effect.    This Agreement, the Note, all Security Agreements (if any), and all Related Documents are binding upon the
signers thereof, as well as upon their successors, representatives and assigns, and are legally enforceable in accordance with their respective terms. 




        AFFIRMATIVE COVENANTS.    Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that, so long as this Agreement remains in effect, Borrower
will: 


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        Notices of Claims and Litigation.    Promptly inform Lender in writing of (1) all material adverse changes in Borrower's
financial condition, and (2) all existing and all threatened litigation, claims, investigations, administrative proceedings or similar actions affecting Borrower or any Guarantor which could
materially affect the financial condition of Borrower or the financial condition of any Guarantor. 


        Financial Records.    Maintain its books and records in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and permit Lender
to examine and audit Borrower's books and records at all reasonable times. 


        Financial Statements.    Furnish Lender with the following: 



        Additional Requirements.


        Annual Statements of Borrower.    As soon as available, but in no event later than one-hundred fifty
(150) days after the end of each fiscal year, Borrower's balance sheet, income and expense statements, reconciliation of net worth and statement of cash flows, with notes thereto for the year
ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender. 


        Annual Statements of Corporate Guarantor.    As soon as available, but in no event later than one-hundred fifty
(150) days after the end of each fiscal year, corporate guarantor's balance sheet, income and expense statements, reconciliation of net worth and statement of cash flows, with notes thereto for
the year ended, audited by a certified public accountant satisfactory to Lender. 



        Interim Statements of Borrower.    As soon as available, but in no event later than forty-five (45) days
after the end of each fiscal quarter, Borrower's balance sheet, income and expense statements, reconciliation of net worth and statement of cash flows, with notes thereto for the period ended,
prepared by Borrower. 


        Interim Statements of Corporate Guarantor.    As soon as available, but in no event later than forty-five
(45) days after the end of each fiscal quarter, corporate guarantor's balance sheet, income and expense statements, reconciliation of net worth and statement of cash flows, with notes thereto
for the period ended, prepared by corporate guarantor. 


        Agings.    Within forty five (45) days, or sooner, after the end of each quarter, a listing and aging by invoice date of
all accounts receivable and all accounts payable in detailed format acceptable to Lender. 


        Inventory.    Within sixty (60) days, or sooner, after the end of each year, a listing of inventory in detailed format
acceptable to Lender. 





        All
financial reports required to be provided under this Agreement shall be prepared in accordance with GAAP, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and
correct. 



        Additional Information.    Furnish such additional information and statements, as Lender may request from time to time. 


        Financial Covenants and Ratios.    Comply with the following covenants and ratios: 



        Other Requirements.    Borrower understands and agrees that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower will maintain a
financial condition indicated by the following ratios at all times, unless otherwise noted: 




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        Effective Tangible Net Worth.    Maintain an Effective Tangible Net Worth (defined as total assets, less intangible assets,
loans to shareholders/affiliates/officers/employees, minus total liabilities, plus subordinated debt) of not less than $20,000,000.00, on a quarterly
basis. 


        Debt to Effective Tangible Net Worth.    Maintain a Debt to Effective Tangible Net Worth (defined as total debt divided by
effective tangible net worth defined as total assets, less intangible assets, loans to shareholders/affiliates/officers/employees, less total liabilities plus subordinated debt) not to exceed  1.3 to 1.


        Debt Coverage Ratio.    Maintain a Debt Coverage Ratio (defined as net profit plus tax, plus interest expense, plus depreciation
and amortization divided by current portion of long term debt, plus capital lease payment, plus interest expense, plus dividend) of not less than 1.45 to
1.





        Except
as provided above, all computations made to determine compliance with the requirements contained in this paragraph shall be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles, applied on a consistent basis, and certified by Borrower as being true and correct. 




        Insurance.    Maintain fire and other risk insurance, public liability insurance, and such other insurance as Lender may require
with respect to Borrower's properties and operations, in form, amounts, coverages and with insurance companies acceptable to Lender. Borrower, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time
to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days
prior written notice to Lender. Each insurance policy also shall include an endorsement providing that coverage in favor of Lender will not be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of
Borrower or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest for the Loans, Borrower will provide Lender with such lender's
loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. 


        Insurance Reports.    Furnish to Lender, upon request of Lender, reports on each existing insurance policy showing such
information as Lender may reasonably request, including without limitation the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy;
(4) the properties insured; (5) the then current property values on the basis of which insurance has been obtained, and the manner of determining those values; and (6) the
expiration date of the policy. In addition, upon request of Lender (however not more often than annually), Borrower will have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable,
the actual cash value or replacement cost of any Collateral. The cost of such appraisal shall be paid by Borrower. 


        Guaranties.    Prior to disbursement of any Loan proceeds, furnish executed guaranties of the Loans in favor of Lender, executed
by the guarantor named below, on Lender's forms, and in the amount and under the conditions set forth in those guaranties. 




	Name of Guarantor
 
	 	Amount

	Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.	 	Unlimited







        Other Agreements.    Comply with all terms and conditions of all other agreements, whether now or hereafter existing, between
Borrower and any other party and notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any other such agreements. 


        Taxes, Charges and Liens.    Pay and discharge when due all of its indebtedness and obligations, including without limitation
all assessments, taxes, governmental charges, levies and liens, of every kind and nature, imposed upon Borrower or its properties, income, or 




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profits,
prior to the date on which penalties would attach, and all lawful claims that, if unpaid, might become a lien or charge upon any of Borrower's properties, income, or profits. 


        Performance.    Perform and comply, in a timely manner, with all terms, conditions, and provisions set forth in this Agreement,
in the Related Documents, and in all other instruments and agreements between Borrower and Lender. Borrower shall notify Lender immediately in writing of any default in connection with any agreement. 


        Operations.    Maintain executive and management personnel with substantially the same qualifications and experience as the
present executive and management personnel; provide written notice to Lender of any change in executive and management personnel; conduct its business affairs in a reasonable and prudent manner. 


        Environmental Studies.    Promptly conduct and complete, at Borrower's expense, all such investigations, studies, samplings and
testings as may be requested by Lender or any governmental authority relative to any substance, or any waste or by-product of any substance defined as toxic or a
hazardous substance under applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order or directive, at or affecting any property or any facility owned, leased or used by Borrower. 


        Compliance with Governmental Requirements.    Comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, now or hereafter in effect, of
all governmental authorities applicable to the conduct of Borrower's properties, businesses and operations, and to the use or occupancy of the Collateral, including without limitation, the Americans
With Disabilities Act. Borrower may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance, or regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Borrower has
notified Lender in writing prior to doing so and so long as, in Lender's sole opinion, Lender's interests in the Collateral are not jeopardized. Lender may require Borrower to post adequate security
or a surety bond, reasonably satisfactory to Lender, to protect Lender's interest. 


        Inspection.    Permit employees or agents of Lender at any reasonable time to inspect any and all Collateral for the Loan or
Loans and Borrower's other properties and to examine or audit Borrower's books, accounts, and records and to make copies and memoranda of Borrower's books, accounts, and records. If Borrower now or at
any time hereafter maintains any records (including without limitation computer generated records and computer software programs for the generation of such records) in the possession of a third party,
Borrower, upon request of Lender, shall notify such party to permit Lender free access to such records at all reasonable times and to provide Lender with copies of any records it may request, all at
Borrower's expense. 


        Compliance Certificates.    Unless waived in writing by Lender, provide Lender at least annually, with a certificate executed by
Borrower's chief financial officer, or other officer or person acceptable to Lender, certifying that the representations and warranties set forth in this Agreement are true and correct as of the date
of the certificate and further certifying that, as of the date of the certificate, no Event of Default exists under this Agreement. 


        Environmental Compliance and Reports.    Borrower shall comply in all respects with any and all Environmental Laws; not cause or
permit to exist, as a result of an intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part or on the part of any third party, on property owned and/or occupied by Borrower, any
environmental activity where damage may result to the environment, unless such environmental activity is pursuant to and in compliance with the conditions of a permit issued by the appropriate
federal, state or local governmental authorities; shall furnish to Lender promptly and in any event within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof a copy of any notice, summons, lien, citation,
directive, letter or other 




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communication
from any governmental agency or instrumentality concerning any intentional or unintentional action or omission on Borrower's part in connection with any environmental activity whether or
not there is damage to the environment and/or other natural resources. 



        Additional Assurances.    Make, execute and deliver to Lender such promissory notes, mortgages, deeds of trust, security
agreements, assignments, financing statements, instruments, documents and other agreements as Lender or its attorneys may reasonably request to evidence and secure the Loans and to perfect all
Security Interests. 





        LENDER'S EXPENDITURES.    If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the
Collateral or if Borrower fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Borrower's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts
Borrower is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Borrower's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate,
including but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on any Collateral and paying all costs for
insuring, maintaining and preserving any Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date
incurred or paid by Lender to the date of repayment by Borrower. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be
added to the balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or
(2) the remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. 


        NEGATIVE COVENANTS.    Borrower covenants and agrees with Lender that while this Agreement is in
effect, Borrower shall not, without the prior written consent of Lender: 



        Indebtedness and Liens.    (1) Except for trade debt incurred in the normal course of business and indebtedness to Lender
contemplated by this Agreement, create, incur or assume indebtedness for borrowed money, including capital leases, (2) sell, transfer, mortgage, assign, pledge, lease, grant a security interest
in, or encumber any of Borrower's assets (except as allowed as Permitted Liens), or (3) sell with recourse any of Borrower's accounts, except to Lender. 


        Continuity of Operations.    (1) Engage in any business activities substantially different than those in which Borrower is
presently engaged, (2) cease operations, liquidate, change its name, dissolve or transfer or sell Collateral out of the ordinary course of business. 



        Agreements.    Borrower will not enter into any agreement containing any provisions which would be violated or breached by the
performance of Borrower's obligations under this Agreement or in connection herewith. 




        CESSATION OF ADVANCES.    If Lender has made any commitment to make any Loan to Borrower, whether under this Agreement or under
any other agreement, Lender shall have no obligation to make Loan Advances or to disburse Loan proceeds if: (A) Borrower or any Guarantor is in default under the terms of this Agreement or any
of the Related Documents or any other agreement that Borrower or any Guarantor has with Lender; (B) Borrower or any Guarantor dies, becomes incompetent or becomes insolvent, files a petition in
bankruptcy or similar proceedings, or is adjudged a bankrupt; (C) there occurs a material adverse change in Borrower's financial condition, in the financial condition of any Guarantor, or in
the value of any Collateral securing any Loan; or (D) any Guarantor seeks, claims or otherwise attempts to limit, modify or revoke such Guarantor's guaranty of the Loan or any other loan with
Lender; or (E) Lender in good faith deems itself insecure, even though no Event of Default shall have occurred. 


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        RIGHT OF SETOFF.    To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with
Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not
include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all
sums owing on the indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights
provided in this paragraph. 


        DEFAULT.    Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement: 



        Payment Default.    Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Loan. 


        Other Defaults.    Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in
this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower. 


        False Statements.    Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf
under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter. 


        Insolvency.    The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the
appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the
benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower. 


        Defective Collateralization.    This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including
failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason. 



        Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.    Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding,
self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Loan. This includes a garnishment of any of
Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the
claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond
for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute. 


        Events Affecting Guarantor.    Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or
any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. In the event of a death, Lender, at its option, may, but shall
not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure any Event of Default. 



        Change in Ownership.    Any change in ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the common stock of Borrower. 


        Adverse Change.    A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of
payment or performance of the Loan is impaired. 



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        Right to Cure.    If any default, other than a default on Indebtedness, is curable and if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may
be, has not been given a notice of a similar default within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Borrower or Grantor, as the case may be, after receiving written notice from
Lender demanding cure of such default: (1) cure the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiate steps
which Lender deems in Lender's sole discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continue and complete all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as
reasonably practical. 




        EFFECT OF AN EVENT OF DEFAULT.    If any Event of Default shall occur, except where otherwise provided in this Agreement or the
Related Documents, all commitments and obligations of Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents or any other agreement immediately will terminate (including any obligation to make further
Loan Advances or disbursements), and, at Lender's option, all Indebtedness immediately will become due and payable, all without notice of any kind to Borrower, except that in the case of an Event of
Default of the type described in the "Insolvency" subsection above, such acceleration shall be automatic and not optional. In addition, Lender shall have all the rights and remedies provided in the
Related Documents or available at law, in equity, or otherwise. Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly
or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Borrower or
of any Grantor shall not affect Lender's right to declare a default and to exercise its rights and remedies. 


        CROSS ACCELERATION.    In addition to the due dates and maturity date set forth in the Note, all principal and accrued interest
and other amounts owed under this Note shall become due in full at such earlier time, if any, the obligations of Borrower to Lender under that Promissory Note dated September 13, 2005, in the
face amount of $5,000,000.00 (as such notes may be amended or extended from time to time) are paid in full. 


        DEPOSIT RELATIONSHIP.    While this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall maintain its main operating account with Lender. 


        PROFITABILITY COVENANT.    Borrower hereby covenants and agrees that while this Agreement is in effect, Borrower shall maintain
a profitable operation, on an annual basis. 


INITIAL HERE   DWN  .  


        MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.    The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement: 



        Amendments.    This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the
parties as to the matters set forth in this Agreement. No alteration of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be
charged or bound by the alteration or amendment. 


        Attorneys' Fees; Expenses.    Borrower agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's
attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Borrower shall pay
the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for
bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Borrower also shall pay all
court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court. 



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        Caption Headings.    Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or
define the provisions of this Agreement. 


        Consent to Loan Participation.    Borrower agrees and consents to Lender's sale or transfer, whether now or later, of one or
more participation interest in the Loan to one or more purchasers, whether related or unrelated to Lender. Lender may provide, without any limitation whatsoever, to any one or more purchasers, or
potential purchasers, any information or knowledge Lender may have about Borrower or about any other matter relating to the Loan, and Borrower hereby waives any rights to privacy Borrower may have
with respect to such matters. Borrower additionally waives any and all notice of sale or participation interest, as well as all notices of any repurchase of such participation interest. Borrower also
agrees that the purchasers of any such participation interest will be considered as the absolute owners of such interest in the Loan and will have all the rights granted under the participation
agreement or agreements governing the sale of such participation interests. Borrower further waives all rights of offset or counterclaim that it may have now or later against Lender or against any
purchaser of such a participation interest and unconditionally agrees that either Lender or such purchaser may enforce Borrower's obligation under the Loan irrespective of the failure or insolvency of
any holder of any interest in the Loan. Borrower further agrees that the purchaser of any such participation interests may enforce its interests irrespective of any personal claims or defenses that
Borrower may have against Lender. 


        Governing Law.    This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the
State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.


        No Waiver by Lender.    Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in
writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this
Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender,
nor any course of dealing between Lender and Borrower, or between
Lender and any Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Borrower's or any Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of Lender is
required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases
such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender. 


        Notices.    Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually
delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States
mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this
Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Borrower agrees to keep Lender informed
at all times of Borrower's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Borrower, any notice given by Lender to any Borrower is deemed to be notice given to
all Borrowers. 


        Severability.    If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be
considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. 



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Unless
otherwise required by law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of
this Agreement. 


        Successors and Assigns.    All covenants and agreements by or on behalf of Borrower contained in this Agreement or any Related
Documents shall bind Borrower's successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. Borrower shall not, however, have the right to assign Borrower's rights
under this Agreement or any interest therein, without the prior written consent of Lender. 



        Survival of Representations and Warranties.    Borrower understands and agrees that in making the Loan, Lender is relying on all
representations, warranties, and covenants made by Borrower in this Agreement or in any certificate or other instrument delivered by Borrower to Lender under this Agreement or the Related Documents.
Borrower further agrees that regardless of any investigation made by Lender, all such representations, warranties and covenants will survive the making of the Loan and delivery to Lender of the
Related Documents, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full, or until this Agreement shall be
terminated in the manner provided above, whichever is the last to occur. 


        Time is of the Essence.    Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 


        Waive Jury.    All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party
against any other party.




        DEFINITIONS:    The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless
specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural,
and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform
Commercial Code. Accounting words and terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings assigned to them in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles as in effect on
the date of this Agreement: 



        Advance.    The word "Advance" means a disbursement of Loan funds made, or to be made, to Borrower or on Borrower's behalf on a
line of credit or multiple advance basis under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 


        Agreement.    The word "Agreement" means this Business Loan Agreement, as this Business Loan Agreement may be amended or
modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Business Loan Agreement from time to time. 


        Borrower.    The word "Borrower" means International Medication Systems, Limited and includes all co-signers and
co-makers signing the Note. 


        Collateral.    The word "Collateral" means all property and assets granted as collateral security for a Loan, whether real or
personal property, whether granted directly or indirectly, whether granted now or in the future, and whether granted in the form of a security interest, mortgage, collateral mortgage, deed of trust,
assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust, factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien, charge, lien or title retention
contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise. 



        Environmental Laws.    The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and
ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 



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Compensation,
and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499
("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.5 through
7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 


        Event of Default.    The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default
section of this Agreement. 


        GAAP.    The word "GAAP" means generally accepted accounting principles. 



        Grantor.    The word "Grantor" means each and all of the persons or entities granting a Security Interest in any Collateral for
the Loan, including without limitation all Borrowers granting such a Security Interest. 


        Guarantor.    The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Loan. 


        Guaranty.    The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or
part of the Note. 


        Hazardous Substances.    The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or
physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated,
manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances,
materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any
fraction thereof and asbestos. 


        Indebtedness.    The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all
principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. 


        Lender.    The word "Lender" means East West Bank, its successors and assigns. 


        Loan.    The word "Loan" means any and all loans and financial accommodations from Lender to Borrower whether now or hereafter
existing, and however evidenced, including without limitation those loans and financial accommodations described herein or described on any exhibit or schedule attached to this Agreement from time to
time. 


        Note.    The word "Note" means the Note executed by International Medication Systems, Limited in the principal amount of
$4,000,000.00 dated September 13, 2005, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement. 


        Permitted Liens.    The words "Permitted Liens" mean (1) liens and security interests securing Indebtedness owed by
Borrower to Lender; (2) liens for taxes, assessments, or similar charges either not yet due or being contested in good faith; (3) liens of materialmen, mechanics, warehousemen, or
carriers, or other like liens arising in the ordinary course of business and securing obligations which are not yet delinquent; (4) purchase money liens or purchase money security interests
upon or in any property acquired or held by Borrower in the ordinary course of business to secure indebtedness outstanding on the date of this Agreement or permitted to be incurred under the paragraph
of this Agreement titled "Indebtedness and Liens"; (5) liens and 



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security
interests which, as of the date of this Agreement, have been disclosed to and approved by the Lender in writing; and (6) those liens and security interests which in the aggregate
constitute an immaterial and insignificant monetary amount with respect to the net value of Borrower's assets. 


        Related Documents.    The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental
agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing,
executed in connection with the Loan. 


        Security Agreement.    The words "Security Agreement" mean and include without limitation any agreements, promises, covenants,
arrangements, understandings or other agreements, whether created by law, contract, or otherwise, evidencing, governing, representing, or creating a Security Interest. 


        Security Interest.    The words "Security Interest" mean, without limitation, any and all types of collateral security, present
and future, whether in the form of a lien, charge, encumbrance, mortgage, deed of trust, security deed, assignment, pledge, crop pledge, chattel mortgage, collateral chattel mortgage, chattel trust,
factor's lien, equipment trust, conditional sale, trust receipt, lien or title retention contract, lease or consignment intended as a security device, or any other security or lien interest whatsoever
whether created by law, contract, or otherwise. 




        BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT AND BORROWER AGREES TO ITS TERMS. THIS BUSINESS LOAN AGREEMENT IS DATED
SEPTEMBER 13, 2005.



	BORROWER	 	 	 	 
	

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS, LIMITED	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ JACK ZHANG
 Jack Zhang, President/C.E.O. of International Medication Systems, Limited	
 	

By:	
 	

/s/ DAVID W. NASSIF
 David Nassif, C.F.O of International Medication Systems, Limited
	

LENDER:	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

EAST WEST BANK	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ REBECCA LEE
 Authorized Signer	
 	

 	
 	

 




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PROMISSORY NOTE  



	Principal
	 	Loan Date
	 	Maturity
	 	Loan No
	 	Call/Coll
	 	Account
	 	Officer
	 	Initials

	$4,000,000.00	 	09-13-2005	 	9-13-2009	 	2002401	 	 	 	N.D	 	8282	 	 




References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any
particular loan or item.

Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations. 



	 
	 
	 	 
	 

	Borrower:	International Medication Systems, Limited

1886 Santa Anita Avenue

So. El Monte, CA 91733	 	Lender:	East West Bank

475 Huntington Drive

San Marino, CA 91108
	






	 
	 	 
	 	 

	Principal Amount: $4,000,000.00	 	Initial Rate: 6.500%	 	Date of Note: September 13, 2005





        PROMISE TO PAY.    International Medication Systems, Limited ("Borrower") promise to pay to East West Bank
("Lender"), or order, in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal amount of Four Million & 00/100 Dollars ($4,000,000.00), together with interest on the unpaid outstanding
principal balance from September 13, 2005, until paid in full.


        PAYMENT.    Subject to any payment changes resulting from changes in the Index, Borrower will pay this loan in 48 payments of $95,024.91 each payment.
Borrower's first payment is due October 13, 2005, and all subsequent payments are due on the same day of each month after that. Borrower's final payment will be due on September 13,
2009, and will be for all principal and all accrued Interest not yet paid. Payments include principal and interest. Unless otherwise agreed or required by applicable law, payments will be applied
first to any accrued unpaid interest; then to principal; then to any unpaid collection costs; and then to any late charges. The annual interest rate for this Note is computed on a 365/360 basis; that
is, by applying the ratio of the annual interest rate over a year of 360 days, multiplied by the outstanding principal balance, multiplied by the actual number of days the principal balance is
outstanding. Borrower will pay Lender at Lender's address shown above or at such other place as Lender may designate in writing.



        VARIABLE INTEREST RATE.    The interest rate on this Note is subject to change from time to time based on changes in an
independent index which is the daily Wall Street Journal Prime Rate, as quoted in the "Money Rates" column of The Wall Street Journal (Western Edition), rounded to two decimal places, all as
determined by Lender. (the "Index"). The Index is not necessarily the lowest rate charged by Lender on its loans. If the Index becomes unavailable during the term of this loan, Lender may designate a
substitute index after notice to Borrower. Lender will tell Borrower the current Index rate upon Borrower's request. The interest rate change will not occur more often than each day. Borrower
understands that Lender may make loans based on other rates as well. The Index currently is 6.500%. The interest rate to be applied to the unpaid principal balance of this Note
will be at a rate equal to the Index, resulting in an initial rate of 6.500%. NOTICE: Under no circumstances will the interest rate on this Note be more than the maximum rate
allowed by applicable law. Whenever increases occur in the interest rate, Lender, at its option, may do one or more of the following: (A) increase Borrower's payments to ensure Borrower's loan
will payoff by its original final maturity date, (B) increase Borrower's payments to cover accruing interest, (C) increase the number of Borrower's payments, and (D) continue
Borrower's payments at the same amount and increase Borrower's final payment. 



        PREPAYMENT; MINIMUM INTEREST CHARGE.    In any event, even upon full prepayment of this Note, Borrower understands that Lender
is entitled to a minimum interest charge of $100.00. Other than Borrower's obligation to pay any minimum interest charge, Borrower may pay without
penalty all or a portion of the amount owed earlier than it is due. Early payments will not, unless agreed to by Lender in writing, relieve Borrower of Borrower's obligation to continue to make
payments under the payment schedule. Rather, early payments will reduce the principal balance due and may result in Borrower's making fewer payments. Borrower agrees not to send Lender payments marked
"paid in full", "without recourse", or similar language. If Borrower sends such a payment, 







 



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may accept it without losing any of Lender's rights under this Note, and Borrower will remain obligated to pay any further amount owed to Lender. All written communications concerning disputed
amounts, including any check or other payment instrument that indicates that the payment constitutes "payment in full" of the amount owed or that is tendered with other conditions or limitations or as
full satisfaction of a disputed amount must be mailed or delivered to: East West Bank, Loan Services Department, 475 Huntington Drive San Marino, CA 91108. 



        LATE CHARGE.    If a payment is 11 days or more late, Borrower will be charged 6.000% of the regularly scheduled payment. 


        INTEREST AFTER DEFAULT.    Upon default, the variable interest rate on this Note shall immediately increase to
5.000 percentage points over the Index, if permitted under applicable law. 


        DEFAULT.    Each of the following shall constitute an event of default ("Event of Default") under this Note: 



        Payment Default.    Borrower fails to make any payment when due under this Note. 


        Other Defaults.    Borrower fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in
this Note or in any of the related documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower. 


        False Statements.    Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or on Borrower's behalf
under this Note or the related documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading at any time thereafter. 


        Insolvency.    The dissolution or termination of Borrower's existence as a going business, the insolvency of Borrower, the
appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of any proceeding under any bankruptcy or
insolvency laws by or against Borrower. 


        Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.    Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding,
self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the loan. This includes a garnishment of any of
Borrower's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower as to the validity or reasonableness of the
claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond
for the creditor or forfeiture proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute. 


        Events Affecting Guarantor.    Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the indebtedness or
any Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent, or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any guaranty of the indebtedness evidenced by this Note. In the event of a death, Lender, at its
option, may, but shall not be required to, permit the Guarantor's estate to assume unconditionally the obligations arising under the guaranty in a manner satisfactory to Lender, and, in doing so, cure
any Event of Default. 


        Change In Ownership.    Any change in ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the common stock of Borrower. 



        Adverse Change.    A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's financial condition, or Lender believes the prospect of
payment or performance of this Note is impaired. 


        Insecurity.    Lender in good faith believes itself insecure. 



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        Cure Provisions.    If any default, other than a default in payment is curable and if Borrower has not been given a notice of a
breach of the same provision of this Note within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Borrower, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default:
(1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole
discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical. 




        LENDER'S RIGHTS.    Upon default, Lender may declare the entire unpaid principal balance on this Note and all accrued unpaid
interest immediately due, and then Borrower will pay that amount. 


        ATTORNEYS' FEES; EXPENSES.    Lender may hire or pay someone else to help collect this Note if Borrower does not pay. Borrower
will pay Lender that amount. This includes, subject to any limits under applicable law, Lender's attorney's fees and Lender's legal expense, whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorney's
fees, expenses for bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), and appeals. Borrower also will pay any court costs, in addition to all other sums
provided by law. 


        JURY WAIVER. Lender and Borrower hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Lender or Borrower against
the other.


        GOVERNING LAW. This Note will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the State of California
without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Note has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.



        DISHONORED ITEM FEE.    Borrower will pay a fee to Lender of $18.00 if Borrower makes a payment on Borrower's loan and the check
or preauthorized charge with which the Borrower pays is later dishonored. 


        RIGHT OF SETOFF.    To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Borrower's accounts with
Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Borrower holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Borrower may open in the future. However, this does not
include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Borrower authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all
sums owing on the indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights
provided in this paragraph. 


        CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY.    Borrower certifies under penalty of perjury that all financial documents provided to Lender, which
may include income statements, balance sheets, accounts payable and receivable listings, inventory listings, rents rolls, and tax returns, are the most recent such documents prepared by Borrower, that
they give a complete and accurate statement of the financial condition of Borrower, as of the dates of such statements, and that no material change has occurred since such time, except as disclosed to
Lender in writing. Borrower agrees to notify Lender immediately of the extent and character of any material adverse change in the Borrower's financial condition. The financial documents shall
constitute continuing representations of Borrower and shall be construed by Lender to be continuing statements of the financial condition of Borrower and to be new and original statement of all assets
and liabilities of Borrower with respect to each advance under this Note and every other transaction in which Borrower becomes obligated to Lender until Borrower advises Lender to the contrary. The
financial documents are being given to induce Lender to extend credit and Lender is relying upon such documents. Lender may verify with third parties any information contained in financial documents
delivered to Lender, obtain information from others, and ask and answer questions and requests seeking credit experience about the undersigned. 


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        SUCCESSOR INTERESTS.    The terms of this Note shall be binding upon Borrower, and upon Borrower's heirs, personal
representatives, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of Lender and its successors and assigns. 



        GENERAL PROVISIONS.    Lender may delay or forgo enforcing any of its rights or remedies under this Note without losing them.
Borrower and any other person who signs, guarantees or endorses this Note, to the extent allowed by law, waive any applicable statute of limitations, presentment, demand for payment, and notice of
dishonor. Upon any change in the terms of this Note, and unless otherwise expressly stated in writing, no party who signs this Note, whether as maker, guarantor, accommodation maker or endorser, shall
be released from liability. All such parties agree that Lender may renew or extend (repeatedly and for any length of time) this loan or release any party or guarantor or collateral; or impair, fail to
realize upon or perfect Lender's security interest in the collateral; and take any other action deemed necessary by Lender without the consent of or notice to anyone. All such parties also agree that
Lender may modify this loan without the consent of or notice to anyone other than the party with whom the modification is made. The obligations under this Note are joint and several. 


        PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS NOTE, BORROWER READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS NOTE, INCLUDING THE VARIABLE INTEREST RATE PROVISIONS. BORROWER AGREES TO THE
TERMS OF THIS NOTE.


        BORROWER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS PROMISSORY NOTE.


BORROWER:  


INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS, LIMITED  



	By:	/s/ JACK ZHANG
 Jack Zhang, President/C.E.O. of International

Medication Systems, Limited	 	By:	/s/ DAVID W. NASSIF
 David Nassif, C.F.O of International Medication

Systems, Limited




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COMMERCIAL GUARANTY  



	Principal
	 	Loan Date
	 	Maturity
	 	Loan No
	 	Call/Coll
	 	Account
	 	Officer
	 	Initials

	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	8282	 	 




References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any
particular loan or item.

Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations. 



	 
	 
	 	 
	 

	Borrower:	International Medication Systems, Limited

1886 Santa Anita Avenue

S. El Monte, CA 91733	 	Lender:	East West Bank

475 Huntington Drive

San Marino, CA 91108
	

Guarantor:	

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

11570 Sixth Street

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730	
 	

 	

 
	






        AMOUNT OF GUARANTY.    The amount of this Guaranty is Unlimited.  


         CONTINUING UNLIMITED GUARANTY.    For good and valuable consideration, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Guarantor") absolutely and
unconditionally guarantees and promises to pay to East West Bank ("Lender") or its order, in legal tender of the United States of America, the Indebtedness (as that term is defined below) of
International Medication Systems, Limited. ("Borrower") to Lender on the terms and conditions set forth in this Guaranty. Under this Guaranty, the liability of Guarantor is unlimited and the
obligations of Guarantor are continuing. 


        INDEBTEDNESS GUARANTEED.    The Indebtedness guaranteed by this Guaranty includes any and all of Borrower's indebtedness to
Lender and is used in the most comprehensive sense and means and includes any and all of Borrower's liabilities, obligations and debts to Lender, now existing or hereinafter incurred or created,
including, without limitation, all loans, advances, interest, costs, debts, overdraft indebtedness, credit card indebtedness, lease obligations, other obligations, and liabilities of Borrower, or any
of them, and any present or future judgments against Borrower, or any of them; and whether any such Indebtedness is voluntarily or involuntarily incurred, due or not due, absolute or contingent,
liquidated or unliquidated, determined or undetermined; whether Borrower may be liable individually or jointly with others, or primarily or secondarily, or as guarantor or surety; whether recovery on
the Indebtedness may be or may become barred or unenforceable against Borrower for any reason whatsoever; and whether the Indebtedness arises from transactions which may be voidable on account of
infancy, insanity, ultra vires, or otherwise. 


        DURATION OF GUARANTY.    This Guaranty will take effect when received by Lender without the necessity of any acceptance by
Lender, or any notice to Guarantor or to Borrower, and will continue in full force until all Indebtedness incurred or contracted before receipt by Lender of any notice of revocation shall have been
fully and finally paid and satisfied and all of Guarantor's other obligations under this Guaranty shall have been performed in full. If Guarantor elects to revoke this Guaranty, Guarantor may only do
so in writing. Guarantor's written notice of revocation must be mailed to Lender, by certified mail, at Lender's address listed above or such other place as Lender may designate in writing. Written
revocation of this Guaranty will apply only to advances or new Indebtedness created after actual receipt by Lender of Guarantor's written revocation. For this purpose and without limitation, the term
"new Indebtedness" does not include Indebtedness which at the time of notice of revocation is contingent, unliquidated, undetermined or not due and which later becomes absolute, liquidated, determined
or due. This Guaranty will continue to bind Guarantor for all Indebtedness incurred by Borrower or committed by Lender prior to receipt of Guarantor's written notice of revocation, including any
extensions, renewals, substitutions or modifications of the Indebtedness. All renewals, extensions, substitutions, and modifications of the Indebtedness granted after Guarantor's revocation, are
contemplated under this Guaranty and, specifically will not be considered to be new Indebtedness. This Guaranty shall bind Guarantor's estate as to Indebtedness created both before and after
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death. Subject to the foregoing, Guarantor's executor or administrator or other legal representative may terminate this Guaranty in the same manner in which Guarantor might have terminated
it and with the same effect. Release of any other guarantor or termination of any other guaranty of the Indebtedness shall not affect the liability of Guarantor under this Guaranty. A revocation
Lender receives from any one or more Guarantors shall not affect the liability of any remaining Guarantors under this Guaranty. Guarantor's obligations under this Guaranty shall be in addition to any
of Guarantor's obligations, or any of them, under any other guaranties of Borrower's Indebtedness or any other person heretofore or hereafter given to Lender unless such other guaranties are modified
or revoked in writing; and this Guarantor shall not, unless provided in this Guaranty, affect, invalidate, or supersede any such other guaranty. It is anticipated that
fluctuations may occur in the aggregate amount of Indebtedness covered by this Guaranty, and Guarantor specifically acknowledges and agrees that reductions in the amount of Indebtedness, even to zero
dollars ($0.00), prior to Guarantor's written revocation of this Guaranty shall not constitute a termination of this Guaranty. This Guaranty is binding upon Guarantor and Guarantor's heirs, successors
and assigns so long as any of the guaranteed Indebtedness remains unpaid and even though the Indebtedness guaranteed may from time to time be zero dollars ($0.00).



        GUARANTOR'S AUTHORIZATION TO LENDER.    Guarantor authorizes Lender, either before or after any revocation hereof,  without notice or demand and without lessening Guarantor's liability under this Guaranty, from time to time: (A) prior to revocation as set forth
above, to make one or more additional secured or unsecured loans to Borrower, to lease equipment or other goods to Borrower, or otherwise to extend additional credit to Borrower; (B) to alter,
compromise, renew, extend, accelerate, or otherwise change one or more times the time for payment or other terms of the Indebtedness or any part of the Indebtedness, including increases and decreases
of the rate of interest on the Indebtedness;
extensions may be repeated and may be for longer than the original loan term; (C) to take and hold security for the payment of this Guaranty or the Indebtedness, and exchange, enforce, waive,
subordinate, fail or decide not to perfect, and release any such security, with or without the substitution of new collateral; (D) to release, substitute, agree not to sue, or deal with anyone
or more of Borrower's sureties, endorsers, or other guarantors on any terms or in any manner Lender may choose; (E) to determine how, when and what application of payments and credits shall be
made on the Indebtedness; (F) to apply such security and direct the order or manner of sale thereof, including without limitation, any nonjudicial sale permitted by the terms of the controlling
security agreement or deed of trust, as Lender in its discretion may determine; (G) to sell, transfer, assign or grant participations in all or any part of the Indebtedness; and (H) to
assign or transfer this Guaranty in whole or in part. 


        GUARANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.    Guarantor represents and warrants to Lender that (A) no representations or
agreements of any kind have been made to Guarantor which would limit or qualify in any way the terms of this Guaranty; (B) this Guaranty is executed at Borrower's request and not at the request
of Lender; (C) Guarantor has full power, right and authority to enter into this Guaranty; (D) the provisions of this Guaranty do not conflict with or result in a default under any
agreement or other instrument binding upon Guarantor and do not result in a violation of any law, regulation, court decree or order applicable to Guarantor; (E) Guarantor has not and will not,
without the prior written consent of Lender, sell, lease, assign, encumber, hypothecate, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of Guarantor's assets, or any interest therein;
(F) upon Lender's request, Guarantor will provide to Lender financial and credit information in form acceptable to Lender, and all such financial information which currently has been, and all
future financial information which will be provided to Lender is and will be true and correct in all material respects and fairly present Guarantor's financial condition as of the dates the financial
information is provided; (G) no material adverse change has occurred in Guarantor's financial condition since the date of the most recent financial statements provided to Lender and no event
has occurred which may 


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materially
adversely affect Guarantor's financial condition; (H) no litigation, claim, investigation, administrative proceeding or similar action (including those for unpaid taxes) against
Guarantor is pending or threatened; (I) Lender has made no representation to Guarantor as to the creditworthiness of Borrower; and (J) Guarantor has established adequate means of
obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information regarding Borrower's financial condition. Guarantor agrees to keep adequately informed from such means of any facts, events, or circumstances
which might in any way affect Guarantor's risks under this Guaranty, and Guarantor further agrees that, absent a request for information, Lender shall have no obligation to disclose to Guarantor any
information or documents acquired by Lender in the course of its relationship with Borrower. 


        GUARANTOR'S WAIVERS.    Except as prohibited by applicable law, Guarantor waives any right to require Lender to (A) make
any presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of change of any terms of repayment of the Indebtedness, default by Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, any action or
nonaction taken by Borrower, Lender, or any other guarantor or surety of Borrower, or the creation of new or additional Indebtedness; (B) proceed against any person, including Borrower, before
proceeding against Guarantor; (C) proceed against any collateral for the Indebtedness, including Borrower's collateral, before proceeding against Guarantor; (D) apply any payments or
proceeds received against the Indebtedness in any order; (E) give notice of the terms, time, and place of
any sale of the collateral pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code or any other law governing such sale; (F) disclose any information about the Indebtedness, the Borrower, the collateral, or
any other guarantor or surety, or about any action or nonaction of Lender; or (G) pursue any remedy or course of action in Lender's power whatsoever. 



        Guarantor
also waives any and all rights or defenses arising by reason of (H) any disability or other defense of Borrower, any other guarantor or surety or any other person;
(I) the cessation from any cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness; (J) the application of proceeds of the Indebtedness by Borrower for purposes other than the
purposes understood and intended by Guarantor and Lender; (K) any act of omission or commission by Lender which directly or indirectly results in or contributes to the discharge of Borrower or
any other guarantor or surety, or the Indebtedness, or the loss or release of any collateral by operation of law or otherwise; (L) any statute of limitations in any action under this Guaranty
or on the Indebtedness; or (M) any modification or change in terms of the Indebtedness, whatsoever, including without limitation, the renewal, extension, acceleration, or other change in the
time payment of the Indebtedness is due and any change in the interest rate, and including any such modification or change in terms after revocation of this Guaranty on Indebtedness incurred prior to
such revocation. 


        Guarantor
waives all rights and any defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender even though that the election of remedies, such as a non-judicial foreclosure
with respect to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Guarantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of
Civil Procedure or otherwise. 


        Guarantor
waives all rights and defenses that Guarantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property. This means among other things: (1) Lender may collect
from Guarantor without first foreclosing on any real or personal property collateral pledged by Borrower. (2) If Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower:
(a) the amount of Borrower's obligation may be reduced only by the price for which the collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price.
(b) Lender may collect from Guarantor even if Lender, by forclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right Guarantor may have to collect from Borrower. This is an
unconditional and irrevocable waiver of any rights and defenses Guarantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to,
any rights and defenses based upon Section 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure. 


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        Guarantor
understands and agrees that the foregoing waivers are unconditional and irrevocable waivers of substantive rights and defenses to which Guarantor might otherwise be entitled
under state and federal law. Guarantor acknowledges that Guarantor has provided these waivers of rights and defenses with the intention that they be fully relied upon by Lender. Guarantor further
understands and agrees that this Guaranty is a separate and independent contract between Guarantor and Lender, given for
full and ample consideration, and is enforceable on its own terms. Until all Indebtedness is paid in full, Guarantor waives any right to enforce any remedy Guarantor may have against the Borrower or
any other guarantor, surety, or other person, and further, Guarantor waives any right to participate in any collateral for the Indebtedness now or hereafter held by Lender. 


        GUARANTOR'S UNDERSTANDING WITH RESPECT TO WAIVERS.    Guarantor warrants and agrees that each of the waivers set forth above is
made with Guarantor's full knowledge of its significance and consequences and that, under the circumstances, the waivers are reasonable and not contrary to public policy or law. If any such waiver is
determined to be contrary to any applicable law or public policy, such waiver shall be effective only to the extent permitted by law or public policy. 


        SUBORDINATION OF BORROWER'S DEBTS TO GUARANTOR.    Guarantor agrees that the Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender, whether now
existing or hereafter created, shall be superior to any claim that Guarantor may now have or hereafter acquire against Borrower, whether or not Borrower becomes insolvent. Guarantor hereby expressly
subordinates any claim Guarantor may have against Borrower, upon any account whatsoever, to any claim that Lender may now or hereafter have against Borrower. In the event of insolvency and consequent
liquidation of the assets of Borrower, through bankruptcy, by an assignment for the benefit of creditors, by voluntary liquidation, or otherwise, the assets of Borrower applicable to the payment of
the claims of both Lender and Guarantor shall be paid to Lender and shall be first applied by Lender to the Indebtedness of Borrower to Lender. Guarantor does hereby assign to Lender all claims which
it may have or acquire against Borrower or against any assignee or trustee in bankruptcy of Borrower; provided however, that such assignment shall be effective only for the purpose of assuring to
Lender full payment in legal tender of the Indebtedness. If Lender so requests, any notes or credit agreements now or hereafter evidencing any debts or obligations of Borrower to Guarantor shall be
marked with a legend that the same are subject to this Guaranty and shall be delivered to Lender. Guarantor agrees, and Lender is hereby authorized, in the name of Guarantor, from time to time to file
financing statements and continuation statements and to execute documents and to take such other actions as Lender deems necessary or appropriate to perfect, preserve and enforce its rights under this
Guaranty. 


        MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.    The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Guaranty: 



        Amendments.    This Guaranty, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the
parties as to the matters set forth in this Guaranty. No alteration of or amendment to this Guaranty shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged
or bound by the alteration or amendment. 


        Attorneys' Fees; Expenses.    Guarantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's
attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Guaranty. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Guaranty, and Guarantor shall pay
the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for
bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Guarantor also shall pay
all court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court. 



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        Caption Headings.    Caption headings in this Guaranty are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or
define the provisions of this Guaranty. 


        Governing Law.    This Guaranty will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the
State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Guaranty has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.


        Integration.    Guarantor further agrees that Guarantor has read and fully understands the terms of this Guaranty; Guarantor has
had the opportunity to be advised by Guarantor's attorney with respect to this Guaranty; the Guaranty fully reflects Guarantor's intentions and parol evidence is not required to interpret the terms of
this Guaranty. Guarantor hereby indemnifies and holds Lender harmless from all losses, claims, damages, and costs (including Lender's attorneys' fees) suffered or incurred by Lender as a result of any
breach by Guarantor of the warranties, representations and agreements of this paragraph. 


        Interpretation.    In all cases where there is more than one Borrower or Guarantor, then all words used in this Guaranty in the
singular shall be deemed to have been used in the plural where the context and construction so require; and where there is more than one Borrower named in this Guaranty or when this Guaranty is
executed by more than one Guarantor, the words "Borrower" and "Guarantor" respectively shall mean all and any one or more of them. The words "Guarantor," "Borrower," and "Lender" include the heirs,
successors, assigns, and transferees of each of them. If a court finds that any provision of this Guaranty is not valid or should not be enforced, that fact by itself will not mean that the rest of
this Guaranty will not be valid or enforced. Therefore, a court will enforce the rest of the provisions of this Guaranty even if a provision of this Guaranty may be found to be invalid or
unenforceable. If any one or more of Borrower or Guarantor are corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, or similar entities, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the powers
of Borrower or Guarantor or of the officers, directors, partners, managers, or other agents acting or purporting to act on their behalf, and any indebtedness made or created in reliance upon the
professed exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Guaranty. 



        Notices.    Any notice required to be given under this Guaranty shall be given in writing, and, except for revocation notices by
Guarantor, shall be effective when actually delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if
mailed, when deposited in the United States mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Guaranty. All revocation
notices by Guarantor shall be in writing and shall be effective upon delivery to Lender as provided in the section of this Guaranty entitled "DURATION OF GUARANTY." Any party may change its address
for notices under this Guaranty by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice purposes, Guarantor agrees
to keep Lender informed at all times of Guarantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Guarantor, any notice given by Lender to any Guarantor is
deemed to be notice given to all Guarantors. 


        No Waiver by Lender.    Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Guaranty unless such waiver is given in
writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this
Guaranty shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Guaranty. No prior waiver by Lender, nor
any course of dealing between Lender and Guarantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Guarantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of
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granting
of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in all cases such consent may be granted or
withheld in the sole discretion of Lender. 


        Successors and Assigns.    Subject to any limitations stated in this Guaranty on transfer of Guarantor's interest, this Guaranty
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. 


        Waive Jury.    Lender and Guarantor hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by either Lender or
Borrower against the other.




        CERTIFICATION OF ACCURACY.    Guarantor certifies under penalty of perjury that all financial documents provided to Lender,
which may include income statements, balance sheets, payable and receivable listings, inventory listings, rents rolls, and tax returns, are the most recent such documents prepared by Guarantor, that
they give a complete and accurate statement of the financial condition of Guarantor, as of the dates of such statements, and that no material change has occurred since such time, except as disclosed
to Lender in writing. Guarantor agrees to notify Lender immediately of the extent and character of any material adverse change in the Guarantor's financial condition. The financial documents shall
constitute continuing representations of Guarantor and shall be construed by Lender to be continuing statements of the financial condition of Guarantor and to be new and original
statement of all assets and liabilities of Guarantor with respect to each advance under the Indebtedness and every other transaction in which Guarantor or Borrower becomes obligated to Lender until
Guarantor advises Lender, to the contrary. The financial documents are being given to induce Lender to extend credit and Lender is relying upon such documents. Lender may verify with third parties any
information contained in financial documents delivered to Lender, obtain information from others, and ask and answer questions and requests seeking credit experience about the undersigned. 



        DEFINITIONS.    The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Guaranty. Unless
specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural,
and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and terms not otherwise defined in this Guaranty shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial
Code: 



        Borrower.    The word "Borrower" means International Medication Systems, Limited and includes all co-signers and
co-makers signing the Note. 


        Guarantor.    The word "Guarantor" means each and every person or entity signing this Guaranty, including without limitation
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 


        Guaranty.    The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or
part of the Note. 


        Indebtedness.    The word "Indebtedness" means Borrower's indebtedness to Lender as more particularly described in this
Guaranty. 


        Lender.    The word "Lender" means East West Bank, its successors and assigns. 


        Note.    The word "Note" means and includes without limitation all of Borrower's promissory notes and/or credit agreements
evidencing Borrower's loan obligations in favor of Lender, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of and substitutions for promissory notes or
credit agreements. 


        Related Documents.    The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental
agreements, guaranties, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, 



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agreements
and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in connection with the Indebtedness. 




        EACH UNDERSIGNED GUARANTOR ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUARANTY AND AGREES TO ITS TERMS. IN ADDITION, EACH GUARANTOR UNDERSTANDS THAT THIS
GUARANTY IS EFFECTIVE UPON GUARANTOR'S EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THIS GUARANTY TO LENDER AND THAT THE GUARANTY WILL CONTINUE UNTIL TERMINATED IN THE MANNER SET FORTH IN THE SECTION TITLED "DURATION OF
GUARANTY". NO FORMAL ACCEPTANCE BY LENDER IS NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS GUARANTY EFFECTIVE. THIS GUARANTY IS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2005.


GUARANTOR:



	 
	 
	 	 
	 	 
	 

	AMPHASTAR PHARMACEUTICALS INC.	 	 	 	 	 
	

By:	

/s/  JACK ZHANG      
Jack Zhang, President/C.E.O. of

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.	
 	

 	
 	

By:	

/s/  DAVID W. NASSIF      
David Nassif, C.F.O of Amphastar

Pharmaceuticals Inc.




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COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT  



	Principal
	 	Loan Date
	 	Maturity
	 	Loan No
	 	Call/Coll
	 	Account
	 	Officer
	 	Initials

	$4,000,000.00	 	09-13-2005	 	09-13-2009	 	2002401	 	 	 	N.D	 	8282	 	 




References in the shaded area are for Lender's use only and do not limit the applicability of this document to any
particular loan or item.

Any item above containing "***" has been omitted due to text length limitations. 



	 
	 
	 	 
	 

	Borrower:	International Medication Systems, Limited

1886 Santa Anita Avenue

So. El Monte, CA 91733	 	Lender:	East West Bank

475 Huntington Drive

San Marino, CA 91108
	

Grantor:	

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

11570 Sixth Street

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730	
 	

 	

 
	






        THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT dated September 13, 2005 is made and executed between Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc. ("Grantor"); International
Medication Systems, Limited ("Borrower"); and East West Bank ("Lender").


        GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST. For valuable consideration, Grantor grants to Lender a security interest in the Collateral to secure the Indebtedness and agrees that
Lender shall have the rights stated in this Agreement with respect to the Collateral, in addition to all other rights which Lender may have by law.



        COLLATERAL DESCRIPTION.    The word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement means the following described property, whether now
owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever located, in which Grantor is giving to Lender a security interest for the payment of the Indebtedness and
performance of all other obligations under the Note and this Agreement: 


        Specific Equipment as described on the Exhibit "A" attached hereto and forming a part hereof



        In
addition, the word "Collateral" as used in this Agreement means the following, whether now owned or hereafter acquired, whether now existing or hereafter arising, and wherever
located: 



        (A)  All
accessions, attachments, accessories, tools, parts, supplies, replacements of and additions to any of the collateral described herein, whether added now or later. 


        (B)  All
products and produce of any of the property described in this Collateral section. 



        (C)  All
accounts, general intangibles, instruments, rents, monies, payments, and all other rights, arising out of a sale, lease, consignment or other disposition of any of
the property described in this Collateral section. 


        (D)  All
proceeds (including insurance proceeds) from the sale, destruction, loss, or other disposition of any of the property described in this Collateral section, and sums
due from a third party who has damaged or destroyed the Collateral or from that party's insurer, whether due to judgment, settlement or other process. 


        (E)  All
records and data relating to any of the property described in this Collateral section, whether in the form of a writing, photograph, microfilm, microfiche, or
electronic media, together with all of Grantor's right, title, and interest in and to all computer software required to utilize, create, maintain, and process any such record or data on electronic
media. 




        Despite
any other provision of this Agreement, Lender is not granted, and will not have, a nonpurchase money security interest in household goods, to the extent such a security interest
would be prohibited by applicable law. In addition, if because of the type of Property, Lender is required to give 







 

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notice of the right to cancel under Truth in Lending for the Indebtedness, then Lender will not have a security interest in such Collateral unless and until such a notice is given. 


        CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION.    In addition to the Note, this Agreement secures all obligations, debts and liabilities, plus
interest thereon, of Grantor to Lender, or any one or more of them, as well as all claims by Lender against Grantor or any one or more of them, whether now existing or hereafter arising, whether
related or unrelated to the purpose of the Note, whether voluntary or otherwise, whether due or not due, direct or indirect, determined or undetermined, absolute or contingent, liquidated or
unliquidated whether Borrower or Grantor may be liable individually or jointly with others, whether obligated as guarantor, surety, accommodation party or otherwise, and whether
recovery upon such amounts may be or hereafter may become barred by any statue of limitations, and whether the obligation to repay such amounts may be or hereafter may become otherwise unenforceable. 


        BORROWER'S WAIVERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.    Except as otherwise required under this Agreement or by applicable law,
(A) Borrower agrees that Lender need not tell Borrower about any action or inaction Lender takes in connection with this Agreement; (B) Borrower assumes the responsibility for being and
keeping informed about the Collateral; and (C) Borrower waives any defenses that may arise because of any action or inaction of Lender, including without limitation any failure of Lender to
realize upon the Collateral or any delay by Lender in realizing upon the Collateral; and Borrower agrees to remain liable under the Note no matter what action Lender takes or fails to take under this
Agreement. 


        GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.    Grantor warrants that: (A) this Agreement is executed at Borrower's request
and not at the request of Lender; (B) Grantor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Collateral to Lender; (C) Grantor has established
adequate means of obtaining from Borrower on a continuing basis information about Borrower's financial condition; and (D) Lender has made no representation to Grantor about Borrower or
Borrower's creditworthiness. 


        GRANTOR'S WAIVERS.    Except as prohibited by applicable law, Grantor waives any right to require Lender to (A) make any
presentment, protest, demand, or notice of any kind, including notice of change of any terms of repayment of the Indebtedness, default by Borrower or any other guarantor or surety, any action or
nonaction taken by Borrower, Lender, or any other guarantor or surety of Borrower, or the creation of new or additional Indebtedness; (B) proceed against any person, including Borrower, before
proceeding against Grantor; (C) proceed against any collateral for the Indebtedness, including Borrower's collateral, before proceeding against Grantor; (D) apply any payments or
proceeds received against the Indebtedness in any order; (E) give notice of the terms, time, and place of any sale of any collateral pursuant to the Uniform Commercial Code or any other law
governing such sale; (F) disclose any information about the Indebtedness, the Borrower, any collateral, or any other guarantor or surety, or about any action or nonaction of Lender; or
(G) pursue any remedy or course of action in Lender's power whatsoever. 


        Grantor
also waives any and all rights or defenses arising by reason of (A) any disability or other defense of Borrower, any other guarantor or surety or any other person;
(B) the cessation from any cause whatsoever, other than payment in full, of the Indebtedness; (C) the application of proceeds of the Indebtedness by Borrower for purposes other than the
purposes understood and intended by Grantor and Lender; (D) any act of omission or commission by Lender which directly or indirectly results in or contributes to the discharge of Borrower or
any other guarantor or surety, or the Indebtedness, or the loss or release of any collateral by operation of law or otherwise; (E) any statute of limitations in any action under this Agreement
or on the Indebtedness; or (F) any modification or change in terms of the Indebtedness, whatsoever, including without limitation, the renewal, extension, 


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acceleration,
or other change in the time payment of the Indebtedness is due and any change in the interest rate. 


        Grantor
waives all rights and defenses arising out of an election of remedies by Lender even though that election of remedies, such as a non-judicial foreclosure with respect
to security for a guaranteed obligation, has destroyed Grantor's rights of subrogation and reimbursement against Borrower by operation of Section 580d of the California Code of Civil Procedure
or otherwise. 


        Grantor
waives all rights and defenses that Grantor may have because Borrower's obligation is secured by real property. This means among other things: (1) Lender may collect from
Grantor without first foreclosing on any real property collateral pledged by Borrower; and (2) If Lender forecloses on any real property collateral pledged by the Borrower: (A) The
amount of the Borrower's obligation may be reduced only by the price for which the collateral is sold at the foreclosure sale, even if the collateral is worth more than the sale price; (B) The
Lender may collect from the Grantor even if the Lender, by foreclosing on the real property collateral, has destroyed any right the Grantor may have to collect from the borrower. This is an
unconditional waiver of any rights and defenses the Grantor may have because the Borrower's obligation is secured by real property. These rights and defenses include, but are not limited to, any
rights and defenses based upon Sections 580a, 580b, 580d, or 726 of the Code of Civil Procedure. 


        Grantor
understands and agrees that the foregoing waivers are unconditional and irrevocable waivers of substantive rights and defenses to which Grantor might otherwise be entitled under
state and federal law. Grantor further understands and agrees that this Agreement is a separate and independent contract between Grantor and Lender, given for full and ample consideration, and is
enforceable on its own terms. Grantor acknowledges that Grantor has provided these waivers of rights and defenses with the intention that they be fully relied upon by Lender. Until all Indebtedness is
paid in full, Grantor waives any right to enforce any remedy Grantor may have against Borrower or any other guarantor, surety, or other person, and further, Grantor waives any right to participate in
any collateral for the Indebtedness now or hereafter held by Lender. 


        RIGHT OF SETOFF.    To the extent permitted by applicable law, Lender reserves a right of setoff in all Grantor's accounts with
Lender (whether checking, savings, or some other account). This includes all accounts Grantor holds jointly with someone else and all accounts Grantor may open in the future. However, this does not
include any IRA or Keogh accounts, or any trust accounts for which setoff would be prohibited by law. Grantor authorizes Lender, to the extent permitted by applicable law, to charge or setoff all sums
owing on the Indebtedness against any and all such accounts, and, at Lender's option, to administratively freeze all such accounts to allow Lender to protect Lender's charge and setoff rights provided
in this paragraph. 


        GRANTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE COLLATERAL.    With respect to the Collateral, Grantor represents
and promises to Lender that: 



        Perfection of Security Interest.    Grantor agrees to take whatever actions are requested by Lender to perfect and continue
Lender's security interest in the Collateral. Upon request of Lender, Grantor will deliver to Lender any and all of the documents evidencing or constituting the Collateral, and Grantor will note
Lender's interest upon any and all chattel paper and instruments if not delivered to Lender for possession by Lender. 


        Notices to Lender.    Grantor will promptly notify Lender in writing at Lender's address shown above (or such other addresses as
Lender may designate from time to time) prior to any (1) change in Grantor's name; (2) change in Grantor's assumed business name(s); (3) change in the management of the
Corporation Grantor; (4) change in the authorized signer(s); (5) change in Grantor's principal office address; (6) change in Grantor's state of organization; (7) conversion
of Grantor to a new or different type of business entity; or (B) change in any other aspect of Grantor 



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directly or indirectly relates to any agreements between Grantor and Lender. No change in Grantor's name or state of organization will take effect until after Lender has received notice. 



        No Violation.    The execution and delivery of this Agreement will not violate any law or agreement governing Grantor or to
which Grantor is a party, and its certificate or articles of incorporation and bylaws do not prohibit any term or condition of this Agreement. 


        Enforceability of Collateral.    To the extent the Collateral consists of accounts, chattel paper, or general intangibles, as
defined by the Uniform Commercial Code, the Collateral is enforceable in accordance with its terms, is genuine, and fully complies with all applicable laws and regulations concerning form, content and
manner of preparation and execution, and all persons appearing to be obligated on the Collateral have authority and capacity to contract and are in fact obligated as they appear to be on the
Collateral. There shall be no setoffs or counterclaims against any of the Collateral, and no agreement shall have been made under which any deductions or discounts may be claimed concerning the
Collateral except those disclosed to Lender in writing. 


        Location of the Collateral.    Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor agrees to keep the Collateral at
Grantor's address shown above or at such other locations as are acceptable to Lender. Upon Lender's request, Grantor will deliver to Lender in form satisfactory to Lender a schedule of real properties
and Collateral locations relating to Grantor's operations, including without limitation the following: (1) all real property Grantor owns or is purchasing; (2) all real property Grantor
is renting or leasing; (3) all storage facilities Grantor owns, rents, leases, or uses; and (4) all other properties where Collateral is or may be located. 


        Removal of the Collateral.    Except in the ordinary course of Grantor's business, Grantor shall not remove the Collateral from
its existing location without Lender's prior written consent. To the extent that the Collateral consists of vehicles, or other titled property, Grantor shall not take or permit any action which would
require application for certificates of title for the vehicles outside the State of California, without Lender's prior written consent. Grantor shall, whenever requested, advise Lender of the exact
location of the Collateral. 


        Transactions Involving Collateral.    Except for inventory sold or accounts collected in the ordinary course of Grantor's
business, or as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, Grantor shall not sell, offer to sell, or otherwise transfer or dispose of the Collateral. Grantor shall not pledge, mortgage, encumber or
otherwise permit the Collateral to be subject to any lien, security interest, encumbrance, or charge, other than the security interest provided for in this Agreement, without the prior written consent
of Lender. This includes security interests even if junior in right to the security interests granted under this Agreement. Unless waived by Lender, all proceeds from any disposition of the Collateral
(for whatever reason) shall be held in trust for Lender and shall not be commingled with any other funds; provided however, this requirement shall not constitute consent by Lender to any sale or other
disposition. Upon receipt, Grantor shall immediately deliver any such proceeds to Lender. 


        Title.    Grantor represents and warrants to Lender that Grantor holds good and marketable title to the Collateral, free and
clear of all liens and encumbrances except for the lien of this Agreement. No financing statement covering any of the Collateral is on file in any public office other than those which reflect the
security interest created by this Agreement or to which Lender has specifically consented. Grantor shall defend Lender's rights in the Collateral against the claims and demands of all other persons. 


        Repairs and Maintenance.    Grantor agrees to keep and maintain, and to cause others to keep and maintain, the Collateral in
good order, repair and condition at all times while this Agreement remains in effect. Grantor further agrees to pay when due all claims for work done on, or services 



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rendered
or material furnished in connection with the Collateral so that no lien or encumbrance may ever attach to or be filed against the Collateral. 


        Inspection of Collateral.    Lender and Lender's designated representatives and agents shall have the right at all reasonable
times to examine and inspect the Collateral wherever located. 


        Taxes, Assessments and Liens.    Grantor will pay when due all taxes, assessments and liens upon the Collateral, its use or
operation, upon this Agreement, upon any promissory note or notes evidencing the Indebtedness, or upon any of the other Related Documents. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest
any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized in Lender's sole
opinion. If the Collateral is subjected to a lien which is not discharged within fifteen (15) days, Grantor shall deposit with Lender cash, a sufficient corporate surety bond or other security
satisfactory to Lender in an amount adequate to provide for the discharge of the lien plus any interest, costs, attorneys' fees or other charges that could accrue as a result of foreclosure or sale of
the Collateral. In any contest Grantor shall defend itself and Lender and shall satisfy any final adverse judgment before enforcement against the Collateral. Grantor shall name Lender as an additional
obligee under any surety bond furnished in the contest proceedings. Grantor further agrees to furnish Lender with evidence that such taxes, assessments, and governmental and other charges have been
paid in full and in a timely manner. Grantor may withhold any such payment or may elect to contest any lien if Grantor is in good faith conducting an appropriate proceeding to contest the obligation
to pay and so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral is not jeopardized. 


        Compliance with Governmental Requirements.    Grantor shall comply promptly with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of
all governmental authorities, now or hereafter in effect, applicable to the ownership, production, disposition, or use of the Collateral, including all laws or regulations relating to the undue
erosion of highly-erodible land or relating to the conversion of wetlands for the production of an agricultural product or commodity. Grantor may contest in good faith any such law, ordinance or
regulation and withhold compliance during any proceeding, including appropriate appeals, so long as Lender's interest in the Collateral, in Lender's opinion, is not jeopardized. 


        Hazardous Substances.    Grantor represents and warrants that the Collateral never has been, and never will be so long as this
Agreement remains a lien on the Collateral, used in violation of any Environmental Laws or for the generation, manufacture, storage, transportation, treatment, disposal, release or threatened release
of any Hazardous Substance. The representations and warranties contained herein are based on Grantor's due diligence in investigating the Collateral for Hazardous Substances. Grantor hereby
(1) releases and waives any future claims against Lender for indemnity or contribution in the event Grantor becomes liable for cleanup or other costs under any Environmental Laws, and
(2) agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Lender against any and all claims and losses resulting from a breach of this provision of this Agreement. This obligation to indemnify shall survive
the payment of the Indebtedness and the satisfaction of this Agreement. 


        Maintenance of Casualty Insurance.    Grantor shall procure and maintain all risks insurance, including without limitation fire,
theft and liability coverage together with such other insurance as Lender may require with respect to the Collateral, in form, amounts, coverages and basis reasonably acceptable to Lender and issued
by a company or companies reasonably acceptable to Lender. Grantor, upon request of Lender, will deliver to Lender from time to time the policies or certificates of insurance in form satisfactory to
Lender, including stipulations that coverages will not be cancelled or diminished without at least thirty (30) days' prior written notice to Lender and not including any disclaimer of the
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be impaired in any way by any act, omission or default of Grantor or any other person. In connection with all policies covering assets in which Lender holds or is offered a security interest,
Grantor will provide Lender with such loss payable or other endorsements as Lender may require. If Grantor at any time fails to obtain or maintain any insurance as required under this Agreement,
Lender may (but shall not be obligated to) obtain such insurance as Lender deems appropriate, including if Lender so chooses "single interest insurance," which will cover only Lender's interest in the
Collateral. 


        Application of Insurance Proceeds.    Grantor shall promptly notify Lender of any loss or damage to the Collateral. Lender may
make proof of loss if Grantor fails to do so within fifteen (15) days of the casualty. All proceeds of any insurance on the Collateral, including accrued proceeds thereon, shall be held by
Lender as part of the Collateral. If Lender consents to repair or replacement of the damaged or destroyed Collateral, Lender shall, upon satisfactory proof of expenditure, pay or reimburse Grantor
from the proceeds for the reasonable cost of repair or restoration. If Lender does not consent to repair or replacement of the Collateral, Lender shall retain a sufficient amount of the proceeds to
pay all of the Indebtedness, and shall pay the balance to Grantor. Any proceeds which have not been disbursed within six (6) months after their receipt and which Grantor has not committed to
the repair or restoration of the Collateral shall be used to prepay the Indebtedness. 


        Insurance Reserves.    Lender may require Grantor to maintain with Lender reserves for payment of insurance premiums, which
reserves shall be created by monthly payments from Grantor of a sum estimated by Lender to be sufficient to produce, at least fifteen (15) days before the premium due date, amounts at least
equal to the insurance premiums to be paid. If fifteen (15) days before payment is due, the reserve funds are insufficient, Grantor shall upon demand pay any deficiency to Lender. The reserve
funds shall be held by Lender as a general deposit and shall constitute a non-interest-bearing account which Lender may satisfy by payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by
Grantor as they become due. Lender does not hold the reserve funds in trust for Grantor, and Lender is not the agent of Grantor for payment of the insurance premiums required to be paid by Grantor.
The responsibility for the payment of premiums shall remain Grantor's sole responsibility. 


        Insurance Reports.    Grantor, upon request of Lender, shall furnish to Lender reports on each existing policy of insurance
showing such information as Lender may reasonably request including the following: (1) the name of the insurer; (2) the risks insured; (3) the amount of the policy; (4) the
property insured;
(5) the then current value on the basis of which insurance has been obtained and the manner of determining that value; and (6) the expiration date of the policy. In addition, Grantor
shall upon request by Lender (however not more often than annually) have an independent appraiser satisfactory to Lender determine, as applicable, the cash value or replacement cost of the Collateral. 


        Financing Statements.    Grantor authorizes Lender to file a UCC financing statement, or alternatively, a copy of this
Agreement to perfect Lender's security interest. At Lender's request, Grantor additionally agrees to sign all other documents that are necessary to perfect, protect, and continue Lender's security
interest in the Property. Grantor will pay all filing fees, title transfer fees, and other fees and costs involved unless prohibited by law or unless Lender is required by law to pay such fees and
costs. Grantor irrevocably appoints Lender to execute documents necessary to transfer title if there is a default. Lender may file a copy of this Agreement as a financing statement. If Grantor
changes Grantor's name or address, or the name or address of any person granting a security interest under this Agreement changes, Grantor will promptly notify the Lender of such change. 



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        GRANTOR'S RIGHT TO POSSESSION.    Until default, Grantor may have possession of the tangible personal property and beneficial
use of all the Collateral and may use it in any lawful manner not inconsistent with this Agreement or the Related Documents, provided that Grantor's right to possession and beneficial use shall not
apply to any Collateral where possession of the Collateral by Lender is required by law to perfect Lender's security interest in such Collateral. If Lender at any time has possession of any
Collateral, whether before or after an Event of Default, Lender shall be deemed to have exercised reasonable care in the custody and preservation of the Collateral if Lender takes such action for that
purpose as Grantor shall request or as Lender, in Lender's sole discretion, shall deem appropriate under the circumstances, but failure to honor any request by Grantor shall not of itself be deemed to
be a failure to exercise reasonable care. Lender shall not be required to take any steps necessary to preserve any rights in the Collateral against prior parties, nor to protect, preserve or maintain
any security interest given to secure the Indebtedness. 


        LENDER'S EXPENDITURES.    If any action or proceeding is commenced that would materially affect Lender's interest in the
Collateral or if Grantor fails to comply with any provision of this Agreement or any Related Documents, including but not limited to Grantor's failure to discharge or pay when due any amounts Grantor
is required to discharge or pay under this Agreement or any Related Documents, Lender on Grantor's behalf may (but shall not be obligated to) take any action that Lender deems appropriate, including
but not limited to discharging or paying all taxes, liens, security interests, encumbrances and other claims, at any time levied or placed on the Collateral and paying all costs for insuring,
maintaining and preserving the Collateral. All such expenditures incurred or paid by Lender for such purposes will then bear interest at the rate charged under the Note from the date incurred or paid
by Lender to the date of repayment by Grantor. All such expenses will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, will (A) be payable on demand; (B) be added to the
balance of the Note and be apportioned among and be payable with any installment payments to become due during either (1) the term of any applicable insurance policy; or (2) the
remaining term of the Note; or (C) be treated as a balloon payment which will be due and payable at the Note's maturity. The
Agreement also will secure payment of these amounts. Such right shall be in addition to all other rights and remedies to which Lender may be entitled upon Default. 


        DEFAULT.    Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement: 



        Payment Default.    Borrower fails to make any payment when due under the Indebtedness. 


        Other Defaults.    Borrower or Grantor fails to comply with or to perform any other term, obligation, covenant or condition
contained in this Agreement or in any of the Related Documents or to comply with or to perform any term, obligation, covenant or condition contained in any other agreement between Lender and Borrower
or Grantor. 


        False Statements.    Any warranty, representation or statement made or furnished to Lender by Borrower or Grantor or on
Borrower's or Grantor's behalf under this Agreement or the Related Documents is false or misleading in any material respect, either now or at the time made or furnished or becomes false or misleading
at any time thereafter. 


        Defective Collateralization.    This Agreement or any of the Related Documents ceases to be in full force and effect (including
failure of any collateral document to create a valid and perfected security interest or lien) at any time and for any reason. 


        Insolvency.    The dissolution or termination of Borrower's or Grantor's existence as a going business, the insolvency of
Borrower or Grantor, the appointment of a receiver for any part of Borrower's or Grantor's property, any assignment for the benefit of creditors, any type of creditor workout, or the commencement of
any proceeding under any bankruptcy or insolvency laws by or against Borrower or Grantor. 



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        Creditor or Forfeiture Proceedings.    Commencement of foreclosure or forfeiture proceedings, whether by judicial proceeding,
self-help, repossession or any other method, by any creditor of Borrower or Grantor or by any governmental agency against any collateral securing the Indebtedness. This includes a
garnishment of any of Borrower's or Grantor's accounts, including deposit accounts, with Lender. However, this Event of Default shall not apply if there is a good faith dispute by Borrower or Grantor
as to the validity or reasonableness of the claim which is the basis of the creditor or forfeiture proceeding and if Borrower or Grantor gives Lender written notice of the creditor or forfeiture
proceeding and deposits with Lender monies or a surety bond for the creditor or forfeiture
proceeding, in an amount determined by Lender, in its sole discretion, as being an adequate reserve or bond for the dispute. 



        Events Affecting Guarantor.    Any of the preceding events occurs with respect to any Guarantor of any of the Indebtedness or
Guarantor dies or becomes incompetent or revokes or disputes the validity of, or liability under, any Guaranty of the Indebtedness. 


        Adverse Change.    A material adverse change occurs in Borrower's or Grantor's financial condition, or Lender believes the
prospect of payment or performance of the Indebtedness is impaired. 



        Cure Provisions.    If any default, other than a default in payment is curable and if Grantor has not been given a notice of a
breach of the same provision of this Agreement within the preceding twelve (12) months, it may be cured if Grantor, after receiving written notice from Lender demanding cure of such default:
(1) cures the default within fifteen (15) days; or (2) if the cure requires more than fifteen (15) days, immediately initiates steps which Lender deems in Lender's sole
discretion to be sufficient to cure the default and thereafter continues and completes all reasonable and necessary steps sufficient to produce compliance as soon as reasonably practical. 




        RIGHTS AND REMEDIES ON DEFAULT.    If an Event of Default occurs under this Agreement, at any time thereafter, Lender shall have
all the rights of a secured party under the California Uniform Commercial Code. In addition and without limitation, Lender may exercise any one or more of the following rights and remedies: 



        Accelerate Indebtedness.    Lender may declare the entire Indebtedness, including any prepayment penalty which Borrower would be
required to pay, immediately due and payable, without notice of any kind to Borrower or Grantor. 



        Assemble Collateral.    Lender may require Grantor to deliver to Lender all or any portion of the Collateral and any and all
certificates of title and other documents relating to the Collateral. Lender may require Grantor to assemble the Collateral and make it available to Lender at a place to be designated by Lender.
Lender also shall have full power to enter upon the property of Grantor to take possession of and remove the Collateral. If the Collateral contains other goods not covered by this Agreement at the
time of repossession, Grantor agrees Lender may take such other goods, provided that Lender makes reasonable efforts to return them to Grantor after repossession. 



        Sell the Collateral.    Lender shall have full power to sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise deal with the Collateral or proceeds
thereof in Lender's own name or that of Grantor. Lender may sell the Collateral at public auction or private sale. Unless the Collateral threatens to decline speedily in value or is of a type
customarily sold on a recognized market, Lender will give Grantor, and other persons as required by law, reasonable notice of the time and place of any public sale, or the time after which any private
sale or any other disposition of the Collateral is to be made. However, no notice need be provided to any person who, after Event of Default occurs, enters into and authenticates an agreement waiving
that person's right to notification of sale. The requirements of reasonable notice shall be met if such notice is given at least ten (10) days before the time of the 



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sale
or disposition. All expenses relating to the disposition of the Collateral, including without limitation the expenses of retaking, holding, insuring, preparing for sale and selling the
Collateral, shall become a part of the Indebtedness secured by this Agreement and shall be payable on demand, with interest at the Note rate from date of expenditure until repaid. 



        Appoint Receiver.    Lender shall have the right to have a receiver appointed to take possession of all or any part of the
Collateral, with the power to protect and preserve the Collateral, to operate the Collateral preceding foreclosure or sale, and to collect the Rents from the Collateral and apply the proceeds, over
and above the cost of the receivership, against the Indebtedness. The receiver may serve without bond if permitted by law. Lender's right to the appointment of a receiver shall exist whether or not
the apparent value of the Collateral exceeds the Indebtedness by a substantial amount. Employment by Lender shall not disqualify a person from serving as a receiver. 



        Collect Revenues, Apply Accounts.    Lender, either itself or through a receiver, may collect the payments, rents, income, and
revenues from the Collateral. Lender may at any time in Lender's discretion transfer any Collateral into Lender's own name or that of Lender's nominee and receive the payments, rents, income, and
revenues therefrom and hold the same as security for the Indebtedness or apply it to payment of the Indebtedness in such order of preference as Lender may determine. Insofar as the Collateral consists
of accounts, general intangibles, insurance policies, instruments, chattel paper, choses in action, or similar property, Lender may demand, collect, receipt for, settle, compromise, adjust, sue for,
foreclose, or realize on the Collateral as Lender may determine, whether or not Indebtedness or Collateral is then due. For these purposes, Lender may, on behalf of and in the name of Grantor,
receive, open and dispose of mail addressed to Grantor; change any address to which mail and payments are to be sent; and endorse notes, checks, drafts, money orders, documents of title, instruments
and items pertaining to payment, shipment, or storage of any Collateral. To facilitate collection, Lender may notify account debtors and obligors on any Collateral to make payments directly to Lender. 


        Obtain Deficiency.    If Lender chooses to sell any or all of the Collateral, Lender may obtain a judgment against Borrower for
any deficiency remaining on the Indebtedness due to Lender after application of all amounts received from the exercise of the rights provided in this Agreement. Borrower shall be liable for a
deficiency even if the transaction described in this subsection is a sale of accounts or chattel paper. 


        Other Rights and Remedies.    Lender shall have all the rights and remedies of a secured creditor under the provisions of the
Uniform Commercial Code, as may be amended from time to time. In addition, Lender shall have and may exercise any or all other rights and remedies it may have available at law, in equity, or
otherwise. 


        Election of Remedies.    Except as may be prohibited by applicable law, all of Lender's rights and remedies, whether evidenced
by this Agreement, the Related Documents, or by any other writing, shall be cumulative and may be exercised singularly or concurrently. Election by Lender to pursue any remedy shall not exclude
pursuit of any other remedy, and an election to make expenditures or to take action to perform an obligation of Grantor under this Agreement, after Grantor's failure to perform, shall not affect
Lender's right to declare a default and exercise its remedies. 




        MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.    The following miscellaneous provisions are a part of this Agreement: 



        Amendments.    This Agreement, together with any Related Documents, constitutes the entire understanding and agreement of the
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of or amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless given in writing and signed by the party or parties sought to be charged or bound by the alteration or amendment. 


        Attorneys' Fees; Expenses.    Grantor agrees to pay upon demand all of Lender's costs and expenses, including Lender's
attorneys' fees and Lender's legal expenses, incurred in connection with the enforcement of this Agreement. Lender may hire or pay someone else to help enforce this Agreement, and Grantor shall pay
the costs and expenses of such enforcement. Costs and expenses include Lender's attorneys' fees and legal expenses whether or not there is a lawsuit, including attorneys' fees and legal expenses for
bankruptcy proceedings (including efforts to modify or vacate any automatic stay or injunction), appeals, and any anticipated post-judgment collection services. Grantor also shall pay all
court costs and such additional fees as may be directed by the court. 


        Caption Headings.    Caption headings in this Agreement are for convenience purposes only and are not to be used to interpret or
define the provisions of this Agreement. 


        Governing Law.    This Agreement will be governed by federal law applicable to Lender and, to the extent not preempted by federal law, the laws of the
State of California without regard to its conflicts of law provisions. This Agreement has been accepted by Lender in the State of California.


        Joint and Several Liability.    All obligations of Borrower and Grantor under this Agreement shall be joint and several, and all
references to Grantor shall mean each and every Grantor, and all references to Borrower shall mean each and every Borrower. This means that each Borrower and Grantor signing below is responsible for
all obligations in this Agreement. Where anyone or more of the parties is a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or similar entity, it is not necessary for Lender to inquire into the
powers of any of the officers, directors, partners, members, or other agents acting or purporting to act on the entity's behalf, and any obligations made or created in reliance upon the professed
exercise of such powers shall be guaranteed under this Agreement. 


        Preference Payments.    Any monies Lender pays because of an asserted preference claim in Borrower's or Grantor's bankruptcy
will become a part of the Indebtedness and, at Lender's option, shall be payable by Borrower and Grantor as provided in this Agreement. 


        No Waiver by Lender.    Lender shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in
writing and signed by Lender. No delay or omission on the part of Lender in exercising any right shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by Lender of a provision of this
Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of Lender's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by Lender,
nor any course of dealing between Lender and Grantor, shall constitute a waiver of any of Lender's rights or of any of Grantor's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of
Lender is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by Lender in any instance shall not constitute continuing consent to subsequent instances where such consent is required and in
all cases such consent may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of Lender. 



        Notices.    Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be given in writing, and shall be effective when actually
delivered, when actually received by telefacsimile (unless otherwise required by law), when deposited with a nationally recognized overnight courier, or, if mailed, when deposited in the United States
mail, as first class, certified or registered mail postage prepaid, directed to the addresses shown near the beginning of this Agreement. Any party may change its address for notices under this
Agreement by giving formal written notice to the other parties, specifying that the purpose of the notice is to change the party's address. For notice 



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Grantor agrees to keep Lender informed at all times of Grantor's current address. Unless otherwise provided or required by law, if there is more than one Grantor, any notice given by Lender
to any Grantor is deemed to be notice given to all Grantors. 


        Power of Attorney.    Grantor hereby appoints Lender as Grantor's irrevocable attorney-in-fact for the
purpose of executing any documents necessary to perfect, amend, or to continue the security interest granted in this Agreement or to demand termination of filings of other secured parties. Lender may
at any time, and without further
authorization from Grantor, file a carbon, photographic or other reproduction of any financing statement or of this Agreement for use as a financing statement. Grantor will reimburse Lender for
all expenses for the perfection and the continuation of the perfection of Lender's security interest in the Collateral. 


        Waiver of Co-Obligor's Rights.    If more than one person is obligated for the Indebtedness, Grantor irrevocably
waives, disclaims and relinquishes all claims against such other person which Grantor has or would otherwise have by virtue of payment of the Indebtedness or any part thereof, specifically including
but not limited to all rights of indemnity, contribution or exoneration. 



        Severability.    If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision of this Agreement to be illegal, invalid, or
unenforceable as to any circumstance, that finding shall not make the offending provision illegal, invalid, or unenforceable as to any other circumstance. If feasible, the offending provision shall be
considered modified so that it becomes legal, valid and enforceable. If the offending provision cannot be so modified, it shall be considered deleted from this Agreement. Unless otherwise required by
law, the illegality, invalidity, or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the legality, validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. 



        Successors and Assigns.    Subject to any limitations stated in this Agreement on transfer of Grantor's interest, this Agreement
shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties, their successors and assigns. If ownership of the Collateral becomes vested in a person other than Grantor, Lender, without notice to
Grantor, may deal with Grantor's successors with reference to this Agreement and the Indebtedness by way of forbearance or extension without releasing Grantor from the obligations of this Agreement or
liability under the Indebtedness. 


        Survival of Representations and Warranties.    All representations, warranties, and agreements made by Grantor in this Agreement
shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement, shall be continuing in nature, and shall remain in full force and effect until such time as Borrower's Indebtedness shall be paid in full. 


        Time is of the Essence.    Time is of the essence in the performance of this Agreement. 


        Waive Jury.    All parties to this Agreement hereby waive the right to any jury trial in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought by any party
against any other party.




        DEFINITIONS.    The following capitalized words and terms shall have the following meanings when used in this Agreement. Unless
specifically stated to the contrary, all references to dollar amounts shall mean amounts in lawful money of the United States of America. Words and terms used in the singular shall include the plural,
and the plural shall include the singular, as the context may require. Words and
terms not otherwise defined in this Agreement shall have the meanings attributed to such terms in the Uniform Commercial Code: 



        Agreement.    The word "Agreement" means this Commercial Security Agreement, as this Commercial Security Agreement may be
amended or modified from time to time, together with all exhibits and schedules attached to this Commercial Security Agreement from time to time. 


        Borrower.    The word "Borrower" means International Medication Systems, Limited and includes all co-signers and
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        Collateral.    The word "Collateral" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Collateral as described
in the Collateral Description section of this Agreement. 


        Default.    The word "Default" means the Default set forth in this Agreement in the section titled "Default". 


        Environmental Laws.    The words "Environmental Laws" mean any and all state, federal and local statutes, regulations and
ordinances relating to the protection of human health or the environment, including without limitation the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, 42
U.S.C. Section 9601, et seq. ("CERCLA"), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-499 ("SARA"), the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49
U.S.C. Section 1801, et seq., the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901, et seq., Chapters 6.5 through 7.7 of Division 20 of the California Health and Safety
Code, Section 25100, et seq., or other applicable state or federal laws, rules, or regulations adopted pursuant thereto. 



        Event of Default.    The words "Event of Default" mean any of the events of default set forth in this Agreement in the default
section of this Agreement. 


        Grantor.    The word "Grantor" means Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. 


        Guarantor.    The word "Guarantor" means any guarantor, surety, or accommodation party of any or all of the Indebtedness. 



        Guaranty.    The word "Guaranty" means the guaranty from Guarantor to Lender, including without limitation a guaranty of all or
part of the Note. 


        Hazardous Substances.    The words "Hazardous Substances" mean materials that, because of their quantity, concentration or
physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may cause or pose a present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly used, treated, stored, disposed of, generated,
manufactured, transported or otherwise handled. The words "Hazardous Substances" are used in their very broadest sense and include without limitation any and all hazardous or toxic substances,
materials or waste as defined by or listed under the Environmental Laws. The term "Hazardous Substances" also includes, without limitation, petroleum and petroleum by-products or any
fraction thereof and asbestos. 


        Indebtedness.    The word "Indebtedness" means the indebtedness evidenced by the Note or Related Documents, including all
principal and interest together with all other indebtedness and costs and expenses for which Borrower is responsible under this Agreement or under any of the Related Documents. Specifically, without
limitation, Indebtedness includes all amounts that may be indirectly secured by the Cross-Collateralization provision of this Agreement. 



        Lender.    The word "Lender" means East West Bank, its successors and assigns. 


        Note.    The word "Note" means the Note executed by International Medication Systems, Limited in the principal amount of
$4,000,000.00 dated September 13, 2005, together with all renewals of, extensions of, modifications of, refinancings of, consolidations of, and substitutions for the note or credit agreement. 



        Property.    The word "Property" means all of Grantor's right, title and interest in and to all the Property as described in the
"Collateral Description" section of this Agreement. 


        Related Documents.    The words "Related Documents" mean all promissory notes, credit agreements, loan agreements, environmental
agreements, security agreements, mortgages, deeds of trust, security deeds, collateral mortgages, and all other instruments, agreements and documents, whether now or hereafter existing, executed in
connection with the Indebtedness. 



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        BORROWER AND GRANTOR HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMERCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS. THIS AGREEMENT IS DATED SEPTEMBER
13, 2005.


GUARANTOR:  



	

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc.	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ JACK ZHANG
 Jack Zhang, President/C.E.O. of Amphastar

Pharmaceuticals Inc.	
 	

By:	
 	

/s/ DAVID W. NASSIF
 David Nassif, C.F.O of Amphastar

Pharmaceuticals Inc.
	

BORROWER:	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

INTERNATIONAL MEDICATION SYSTEMS, LIMITED	
 	

 	
 	

 
	

By:	
 	

/s/ JACK ZHANG
 Jack Zhang, President/C.E.O. of International

Medication Systems, Limited	
 	

By:	
 	

/s/ DAVID W. NASSIF
 David Nassif, C.F.O of International Medication

Systems, Limited




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