The art, science, and technology of pharmaceutical compounding / Loyd V. Allen, Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Allen, Loyd V., Jr.

Contributor:

Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Drugs--Dosage forms.

Drugs.

Veterinary drugs.

Drug Compounding.

Medical Subjects:

Drug Compounding.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 493 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : American Pharmaceutical Association, [2002]

Summary:

Presents all the information a pharmacy student needs to understand the purpose and processes of compounding in a logical and progressive format. This comprehensive reference provides practitioners with essential information on establishing, equipping, and operating a compounding facility. Over 200 formulations cover all the dosage forms and delivery systems of modern medications. Written by eminent experts, 25 chapters discuss all aspects of good manufacturing practices, and emphasizes quality control measures for all aspects of compounding medications.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Guidelines for Compounding Practices 1

Chapter 2 Facilities, Equipment, and Supplies 17

Chapter 3 Records and Record Keeping 33

Chapter 4 Stability of Compounded Products 43

Chapter 5 Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations 53

Chapter 6 Quality Control 77

Chapter 7 Flavors, Sweeteners, and Colors 93

Chapter 8 Preservation, Sterilization, and Depyrogenation 105

Chapter 9 Powders and Granules 117

Chapter 10 Capsules 133

Chapter 11 Tablets 161

Chapter 12 Lozenges/Troches 171

Chapter 13 Suppositories 189

Chapter 14 Sticks 213

Chapter 15 Solutions 231

Chapter 16 Suspensions 249

Chapter 17 Emulsions 263

Chapter 18 Ointments, Creams, and Pastes 277

Chapter 19 Gels 301

Chapter 20 Ophthalmic, Otic, and Nasal Preparations 325

Chapter 21 Inhalation Products 353

Chapter 22 Parenteral Preparations 365

Chapter 23 Biotechnology Preparations 393

Chapter 24 Compounding for Special Populations and Special Products 401

Chapter 25 Veterinary Pharmaceutical Compounding 415

Appendix I Agents Withdrawn by FDA Because of Safety/Efficacy Concerns 445

Appendix II Specific Gravity Values 455

Appendix III Sodium Chloride Equivalent Values of Selected Agents 457

Appendix IV Buffers and Buffer Solutions 467

Appendix V Viscosity-Increasing Agents for Aqueous Systems 473.

Notes:

Chapter 25 has title: Veterinary pharmaceutical compounding.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Clarence J. Marshall Memorial Library Fund.

Contains:

Veterinary pharmaceutical compounding.

ISBN:

1582120358

OCLC:

49057633