Parenteral medications / edited by Sandeep Nema and John D. Ludwig

Parenteral Medications is an authoritative, comprehensive reference work on the formulation and manufacturing of parenteral dosage forms, effectively balancing theoretical considerations with practical aspects of their development. Previously published as a three-volume set, all volumes have been combined into one comprehensive publication that addresses the plethora of changes in the science and considerable advances in the technology associated with these products and routes of administration. Key Features:Provides a comprehensive reference work on the formulation and manufacturing of parenteral dosage formsAddresses changes in the science and advances in the technology associated with parenteral medications and routes of administrationIncludes 13 new chapters and updated chapters throughoutContains the contributors of leading researchers in the field of parenteral medicationsUses full color detailed illustrations, enhancing the learning processThe fourth edition not only reflects enhanced content in all the chapters but also highlights the rapidly advancing formulation, processing, manufacturing parenteral technology including advanced delivery and cell therapies.a The book is divided into seven sectionss: Section 1 - Parenteral Drug Administration and Delivery Devices; Section 2 - Formulation Design and Development; Section 3 - Specialized Drug Delivery Systems; Section 4 - Primary Packaging and Container Closure Integrity; Section 5 - Facility Design and Environmental Control; Section 6 - Sterilization and Pharmaceutical Processing; Section 7 - Quality Testing and Regulatory Requirements