The Theory and Practice of Modern Drug Delivery Systems

Author: Hu Jinhong
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book focuses on introducing novel drug delivery systems, covering research and development of new drug formulations such as modern oral preparations, cyclodextrin inclusion complexes, bioadhesive formulations, fluorocarbon-free dry powder inhalers, nasal and ocular delivery systems, plant-based drugs, liquid crystalline drugs, transdermal and nail delivery systems, microemulsions and multiple emulsions, parenteral nutrition and delivery, liposomes and microparticulate (capsule) drug formulations, colon-targeted delivery systems, vaginal and intracervical delivery systems, vaccine formulations and medical devices, and nanosuspensions and polymeric-stabilized submicron emulsions. It also discusses drug absorption and transport across the blood-brain barrier, lungs, and colon, combining physiological and cellular biological characteristics. Finally, it analyzes drug release pathways and control mechanisms from the perspectives of computer programming and biological regulation, and provides a systematic introduction to the research on vaccine and gene delivery carriers.
This book is rich in content, covering multiple research fields in pharmaceutical technology, including the design, preparation processes, shaping techniques, shaping mechanisms, in vitro and in vivo characteristics of novel formulations. It discusses the formulation process theories of marketed products and developing drug formulations, analyzing their pharmacokinetic features based on physiological and pathological foundations, and elucidating the pathways and mechanisms of their in vivo and in vitro effects.
Starting from modern drug delivery systems, the author emphasizes the mechanistic interpretation of formulation processes, linking theory with practice. It elaborates on the preparation techniques and workflows of various dosage forms, offering valuable insights for understanding and mastering new formulations. The book includes illustrations of certain delivery devices, formulation processes, and modes of action, with vivid and dynamic descriptions of dosage forms.
Aiming to elaborate on and analyze the theory and practice of modern drug delivery systems, this book introduces the latest international achievements and developments, providing important references for the design and research of new drug formulations. It is suitable for researchers and professionals in drug delivery system development and related life sciences, as well as students in pharmaceutical schools and medical personnel involved in new drug promotion.