Learning objectives
<br />Togive theoretical and practical knowledge forta modern approach preparation (acquisition of a deep-rooted knowledge of thefundamental principles of the formulation) of medicines o acquire a deep-rootedknowledge of the fundamental principles of the formulation as well as topharmaceutical compounding.
Prerequisites
It is suggested to have already passed the “general chemistry” and “organic chemistry” exams.
Course unit content
<br />Pharmaceutical dosage forms<br />Pharmcopoeias and Formularies<br />Biopharmaceutical Classification System<br />Administration routes and introduction to pharmacokinetics<br />Metrology<br />Good manufacturing practices in pharmacy compounding<br /><br />Pharmaceutical Processes:<br /> Particle size reduction and comminution<br /> Mixing<br />Dissolution<br /> Distillation<br /> Crystallisation<br /> Filtration<br />Drying<br />Freeze-drying<br />Sterilisation<br /> Granulation<br /><br />Pharmaceutical excipients<br /><br />Dosage forms<br /><br /> Powders<br /> Granules<br /> Capsules<br /> Tablets<br /> Suppositories<br /> Solutions<br /> Suspensions<br /> Emulsions<br />Semi-solid formulations<br /> Injectables<br /> Aerosols<br />Herbal Extracts<br /><br />Stability<br />Vaccines<br /><br />Practices<br /><br />Powders and granules<br />Capsules<br />Solutions, Suspensions and emulsions<br />Ointments<br />Suppositories<br /><br />
Bibliography
Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana, XI Edizione, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Roma (2002);<br />-P. Colombo, P.L. Catellani, A. Gazzaniga, E. Menegatti, E. Vidale Principi di Tecnologie Farmaceutiche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano (2004)<br />-M. Amorosa, Principi di Tecnica Farmaceutica, Libreria Universitaria L. Tinarelli, Bologna (1998).<br />A.J. Winfield, R.M.E. Richards, Pharmaceutical Practice second edition, Churchill Livingstone London (1998);<br />A. Le Hir, Tecnica Farmaceutica, Edizione italiana a cura di G. Pifferi, Masson, Milano (1981).<br />F.Bettiol, Manuale delle preparazioni galeniche, Tecniche Nuove , Milano (1995).<br /><br />
