Pharmaceutical Excipients Handbook

Author: (USA) Scheskey
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book is an internationally recognized most authoritative and comprehensive source of information on pharmaceutical excipients. The manual is written by over 100 pharmaceutical scientists and experts in production, analysis, or use of excipients from around the world. It covers 250 excipient categories, including 40 newly added categories and 210 fully revised and updated categories. Data on the applications and physicochemical properties of each excipient are primarily derived from the original materials of world-renowned manufacturers. Information on the safety and regulatory approval of pharmaceutical excipients. Lists analogs of each excipient for broad reference. This manual serves as a reference for formulation technicians in the pharmaceutical industry, as well as for personnel engaged in cosmetic and food formulation research and production. It is an excellent reference library of high value for research and production units in drug formulation, as well as for departments involved in related toxicology/rule management. Communications of the British Toxicological Society This book is an excellent reference for personnel in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries to use excipients safely and effectively. It is often difficult to find such highly specialized and comprehensive materials in a single source. The information provided is based on an international perspective, reflecting the global integration trend in pharmaceuticals. Doody's Health Sciences Book Review magazine An important experimental book for the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical academia, and regulatory management agencies. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy magazine Excipients are an essential part of drug formulation. With the rapid development of drug delivery technology, pharmaceutical excipients are no longer regarded as inert or inactive components. Their research and application will undoubtedly advance the leapfrog development of pharmaceutical research in our country. This manual is the fourth edition of Pharmaceutical Excipients, published by the American Pharmaceutical Press and written by experts in global drug formulation excipient production technology. It includes 250 excipient categories and holds high authority in the United States. Its data is rich, highly referenced, and user-friendly: (1) It summarizes basic data on the physicochemical properties of excipients, such as boiling point, bulk density, tapped density, compressibility, hygroscopicity, fluidity, melting point, moisture content, particle size distribution, rheology, specific surface area, and solubility. Additionally, many excipients are accompanied by scanning electron microscope photographs. (2) It includes an index for cross-referencing by chemical name, generic name, and trade name. Most entries contain an "analog" section, which helps formulation researchers develop new dosage forms. (3) It is well-organized, with each entry divided into 22 categories, making it easy to consult. Similar substances are discussed together, providing a clear and systematic structure. Therefore, this manual is a comprehensive, uniformly formatted guide to the use, properties, and safety of pharmaceutical excipients. It is also a primary reference for the development, production, quality control, and regulatory aspects of drug formulation.