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Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice
Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice
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Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition is a comprehensive textbook that covers the role and application of pharmaceutics in pharmacy practice, incorporating the current curricular guidelines mandated by the American Council for Pharmacy Education. It includes student-friendly features such as chapter objectives, summaries, practical examples, case studies, images, and key-concept text boxes. Two new chapters and a new end-of-chapter section covering critical reflections and practice applications have been added. Divided into three sections, the book provides a single and compelling source for students.
Format: Hardback
Length: 586 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2023
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition, is a comprehensive textbook that delves into the significance and practical implications of pharmaceutics within the realm of pharmacy practice. This revised and updated resource has been meticulously crafted to align with the current curricular guidelines on pharmaceutics and laboratory skills mandated by the American Council for Pharmacy Education. It boasts an array of student-friendly features, such as chapter objectives and summaries, practical examples, case studies, numerous images, and key-concept text boxes. In addition, this edition introduces two new chapters and a new end-of-chapter section dedicated to critical reflections and practice applications. Structured into three sections – Physical Principles and Properties of Pharmaceutics, Practical Aspects of Pharmaceutics, and Biological Applications of Pharmaceutics – this new edition comprehensively covers all aspects of pharmaceutics, offering students a single and compelling source of knowledge.
The first section, Physical Principles and Properties of Pharmaceutics, explores the fundamental principles and properties that govern the behavior and interactions of pharmaceutical substances. It discusses the principles of solubility, dissolution, absorption, distribution, and excretion, as well as the factors that influence these processes. The chapter also introduces the concept of drug design and discusses the importance of selecting appropriate drug candidates, optimizing their physicochemical properties, and developing effective dosage forms.
The second section, Practical Aspects of Pharmaceutics, focuses on the application of pharmaceutics in various pharmacy settings. It covers topics such as drug administration, dosage forms, compounding, and pharmaceutical calculations. The chapter provides practical examples and case studies to illustrate the practical implications of pharmaceutics in patient care. It also emphasizes the importance of safety and quality assurance in pharmacy practice and discusses the role of regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.
The third section, Biological Applications of Pharmaceutics, explores the role of pharmaceutics in the treatment of diseases. It discusses the mechanisms of drug action, drug metabolism, and drug-drug interactions, as well as the development of new therapeutic agents and drug delivery systems. The chapter also covers the importance of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in drug therapy and discusses the use of pharmaceutics in personalized medicine and drug discovery.
In conclusion, Pharmaceutics: Basic Principles and Application to Pharmacy Practice, Second Edition, is an invaluable resource for pharmacy students and practitioners. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of pharmaceutics, incorporating the latest curricular guidelines and incorporating practical examples and case studies to enhance understanding and application of the subject matter. With its user-friendly features and comprehensive content, this textbook is an essential tool for anyone seeking to excel in the field of pharmacy.
Weight: 450g
Dimension: 276 x 216 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323997966
Edition number: 2 ed
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