Pharmaceutical Technology

Contents: Preface. 1. Liquid dosage forms. 2. Semisolid dosage forms. 3. Suppositories. 4. Extraction and galenical products. 5. Blood products and plasma substitutes. 6. Pharmaceutical aerosols. 7. Ophthalmic preparations. 8. Cosmeticology and cosmetic preparations. 9. Capsules. 10. Micro-encapsulation. 11. Formulation of different types of tablets. 12. Coating of tablets. 13. Parenteral products. 14. Surgical products. 15. Packaging of pharmaceutical products. Bibliography. Index.

"Amongst the most important sciences to emerge in the latter half of the twentieth century has been that of technology. Involving the use of biological processes for medical, industrial or manufacturing purposes, biotechnology enjoys a wide application today, in a myriad number of fields. Human beings have long used yeast for brewing and bacteria for products such as cheese and yogurt. It has however, only been in the last three decades that biotechnology has widened its scope, considering the advancements in science and technology.

This book undertakes an exploration of the use of technology in pharmaceuticals. Delving into the mechanisms of the subject, it charts the growth of biotechnology in pharmaceuticals, underlining its principles, practices and techniques, its contributions to the field and its future prospects. Taking into account the current trends and advancements in pharmaceutical technology, it also conveys information about he field's research projects, applications and uses, all meant to serve a comprehensive understanding of the matter.

It is hoped that book's comprehensiveness and insight serve well for the readers." (jacket)