Pharmaceutical Excipients
Author | : Otilia M. Y. Koo |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 369 |
Release | : 2016-10-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118992425 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118992423 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of excipients, their functionalities in pharmaceutical dosage forms, regulation, and selection for pharmaceutical products formulation. It includes development, characterization methodology, applications, and up-to-date advances through the perspectives of excipients developers, users, and regulatory experts. Covers the sources, characterization, and harmonization of excipients: essential information for optimal excipients selection in pharmaceutical development Describes the physico-chemical properties and biological effects of excipients Discusses chemical classes, safety and toxicity, and formulation Addresses recent efforts in the standardization and harmonization of excipients