Drug Delivery Systems - Rilegato

Ranade, Vasant V.; Hollinger, Mannfred A.; Cannon, John B.

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ISBN 10: 084931433X ISBN 13: 9780849314339

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 2003

Riassunto

Drug delivery technologies represent a vast and vital area of Research and Development. The demand for innovative drug delivery systems continues to grow, and this growth continues to drive new developments.

Building on the foundation provided by the first edition, Drug Delivery Systems, Second Edition covers the latest developments in both industry and academia.

New in this edition:

Chapter focusing on novel technologies and their global outlook

Coverage of electronically controlled drug delivery

Macrocapsules and nanoparticles in drug targeting

Drug nanocrystals and other new delivery systems

Updated information on liposomes as carriers

Written in a straightforward, clear, and concise manner, the author provides a global perspective on current and future advances and market opportunities. Drug Delivery Systems, Second Edition answers the need for comprehensive information in a single resource for anyone venturing into this area of drug development.

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Contenuti

SITE-SPECIFIC DRUG DELIVERY
Site-Specific Drug Delivery Using Liposomes as Carriers
Introduction
Liposomes in Drug Delivery
The Liposome-Drug Concept
Liposomes as Carriers of Therapeutic Agents
Recent Advances
Concluding Remarks

Site Specific Drug Delivery Utilizing Monoclonal Antibodies
Introduction
Production of Monoclonal Antibodies
Drug-Monoclonal Antibody Conjugates for Drug Targeting
Recent Studies with Monoclonal Antibodies
Conclusion and Basis for Future Trends
References

POLYMERS, IMPLANTABLE DRUG DELIVERY
Role of Polymers in Drug Delivery
Introduction
Currently Available Polymers
Soluble Polymers
Biodegradable or Bioerodible Polymers
Mucoadhesive Polymers
Polymers Containing Pendant Substituents
Matrix Systems
Heparin Releasing Polymers
Ionic Polymers
Oligomers
Miscellaneous
Recent Advances
Conclusion

Implants in Drug Delivery
Introduction
Insulin Delivery as a Model Implant Pump System
Implants for Contraception

ORAL DRUG DELIVERY
Oral Drug Delivery
Introduction
Features of the GI Tract
Targeting of Drugs in the GI Tract
Design and Fabrication of Oral Delivery systems
Survey of Oral Controlled Release Products
Recent Advances
Conclusion
References

TRANSDERMANL, INTRANASAL, OCULAR, AND MISCELLANEOUS DRUG DELIVERY
Transdermal Drug Delivery
Introduction
Structure of Human Skin
Theoretical Advantages of the Transdermal Route
Optimization of Percutaneous Absorption
Theory for Penetration-Enhancer Activity
Development of the Transdermal Therapeutic System
Examples of Transdermal Applications
Transdermal Controlled-Release Products and Devices
Recent Advances
Conclusion
References

Intranasal and Ocular Drug Delivery
Intranasal Drug Delivery
Ocular Drug Delivery
References

Miscellaneous Forms of Drug Delivery
Introduction
Prodrugs
Infusion Devices
Insulin Delivery
Parenteral Prolonged Action Dosage Forms
Summary

REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS AND GLOBAL OUTLOOK
Regulatory Considerations for Drug Delivery Systems
Introduction
Current Status of Drug Delivery Technology
Submission of Documents for Manufacture and Quality

Drug Delivery Industry and the Global Outlook

INDEX

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 084931433X
• ISBN 13: 9780849314339
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 2
• Numero di pagine: 464
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile