Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical Polymer Chemistry
1.1 The Concept of a Polymer
1.2 Addition Polymerization
1.3 Chain Branching; Graft and Block Copolymers
1.4 Polymer Structure and Properties
1.5 Technology of Polymerization
1.6 The Principal Monomers and Their Polymers
1.7 Physical Properties of Monomers
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Chapter 2 Pharmaceutical Polymers: Principles and Structures
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Intra and Inter Polymer Molecular Interactions
2.3 Molecular Mass: Polydispersivity and Effects on Polymer Viscosity
2.4 Thermal Properties: Effect of Crystalline and Amorphous Phases
2.5 Mechanical Properties of Polymers
2.6 Pharmaceutical Polymers: Principles, Structures, and Applications of Pharmaceutical Delivery Systems
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Chapter 3 Polymers as Drugs
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Polymers for Molecular Sequestration
3.3 Polyvalent Interactions and Anti-Infective Polymeric Drugs
3.4 Polymeric Drugs for the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases
3.5 Polymeric Anti-Obesity Drugs
3.6 Polymer Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
3.7 Conclusions and Outlook on Polymers as Drugs
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Chapter 4 Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Portals of Drug Administration in the Human Body
4.3 Transdermal Drug Delivery Devices
4.4 Topical Drug Delivery
4.5 Oral Drug Delivery System
4.6 Parenteral Drug Delivery Systems
4.7 Nasal Drug Delivery Systems
4.8 Hydrogel-Based Drug Delivery Systems
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Chapter 5 Hydrophobic Polymers of Pharmaceutical Significance
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Examples of Hydrophobic Polymers and Their Drug Delivery Applications
5.3 Conclusions
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Chapter 6 Polymers in Drug Delivery
6.1 Evolution of Drug Dosage Forms
6.2 Polymer Excipients
6.3 Polymers as Manufacture Aids and Sustained Release
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Chapter 7 Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology: Overcoming Drug Delivery Challenges in Contemporary Medicine
7.1 Challenges in Delivery of Contemporary Therapeutics
7.2 Nanotechnology Solutions
7.3 Illustrative Examples of Nanotechnology Products