Dosage Form Design

Contents: Preface. 1. Physical properties of drugs. 2. Chemical properties of drugs. 3. Study of pro-drugs. 4. Drug discovery process. 5. Process validation methods. 6. Design of biopharmaceuticals. 7. Performance evaluation methods. 8. Computer aided drug design. Bibliography. Index.

"Today, as technology has progressed and science has growth in leaps and bounds, pharmaceutics has become one of the most critical contributions of science to humanity.

This book in the series on pharmaceutics brings to the reader a panoramic view of the whole field, aerating to the readers the history behind drug preparation, and the practices, processes and principles which define their preparation. Embarking on a comprehensive journey of understanding the barriers that separate designing of drugs from their dosage, the book is meant to serve as a useful referral for students, making them comprehend the potential, regulations, and implications that lie underneath the surface of pharmaceutics. In addition, it brings within its purview the current trends and developments which have taken over the pharmaceutics field, and what they hold for the future.

The comprehensive and insightful content of the book, it is hoped, serves well for both students and teachers." (jacket)