Learning objectives
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
Pharmaceutical dosage forms
Pharmcopoeias and Formularies
Biopharmaceutical Classification System
Administration routes and introduction to pharmacokinetics
Metrology
Good manufacturing practices in pharmacy compounding
Pharmaceutical Processes:
Particle size reduction and comminution
Mixing
Dissolution
Distillation
Crystallisation
Filtration
Drying
Freeze-drying
Sterilisation
Granulation
Pharmaceutical excipients
Dosage forms
Powders
Granules
Capsules
Tablets
Suppositories
Solutions
Suspensions
Emulsions
Semi-solid formulations
Injectables
Aerosols
Herbal Extracts
Stability
Practices
Powders and granules
Capsules
Solutions, Suspensions and emulsions
Ointments
Bibliography
Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana, XII Edizione, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Roma (2008);
-P. Colombo, P.L. Catellani, A. Gazzaniga, E. Menegatti, E. Vidale Principi di Tecnologie Farmaceutiche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano (2004)
-M. Amorosa, Principi di Tecnica Farmaceutica, Libreria Universitaria L. Tinarelli, Bologna (1998).
A.J. Winfield, R.M.E. Richards, Pharmaceutical Practice second edition, Churchill Livingstone London (1998);
A. Le Hir, Tecnica Farmaceutica, Edizione italiana a cura di G. Pifferi, Masson, Milano (1981).
F.Bettiol, Manuale delle preparazioni galeniche, Tecniche Nuove , Milano (1995).
