Multiparticulate Oral Drug Delivery

This definitive reference explores the various aspects of multiparticulate dosage form development-assessing the in vivo behavior and performance of multiparticulates as well as comparing their market position to other dosage forms. Discussing-for the first time in a comprehensive manner-alternative pelletization techniques such as balling (spherical agglomeration), spray congealing, and cryopelletization, Multiparticulate Oral Drug Delivery · describes formulation and processing variables that affect the formation, integrity, and performance of coatings derived from molten materials and polymeric solutions and dispersions · analyzes the biopharmaceutical aspects and in vivo performance of multiparticulate drug delivery systems · details the idiosyncrasies of the manufacturing process of hard-shell gelatin capsules · explains the different kinds of packaging materials and machinery and the importance of packaging during the development phase and beyond · previews the marketing considerations of multiparticulate systems in the years to come · presents practical solutions to problems encountered in the area of film-coating processes · and more!Ghebre-Sellassie, Isaac is the author of 'Multiparticulate Oral Drug Delivery' with ISBN 9780824791919 and ISBN 0824791916.