Biodegradable Polymers as Drug Delivery Systems (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sc

Biodegradable Polymers as Drug Delivery Systems (Drugs and the Pharmaceutical Sciences)

By Mark Chasin (Editor)

Publisher:Informa Healthcare

Number Of Pages:368

Publication Date:1990-08-31

Sales Rank:1799864

ISBN / ASIN:0824783441

EAN:9780824783440

Binding:Hardcover

Manufacturer:Informa Healthcare

Studio:Informa Healthcare

Reviews the properties, synthesis, and formulations of a number of well studied polymers increasingly being used in site-specific or systematic administration of pharmaceutical agents. For each of the polymers, discusses the background; chemistry and synthesis; the formulation of microcapsules, solvent casting, injection molding, compression molding, and unique problems and opportunities; the kinetics of drug release; toxicology and regulatory questions; preclinical and clinical studies; and future directions.

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