Drug Delivery to the Oral Cavity Edited by Tapash K. Gosh and William Pfister

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Drug Delivery to the Oral Cavity
Edited by Tapash K. Gosh
and William Pfister

2005 � 448 pages

Drug Delivery to the Oral Cavity emphasizes the impact of intraoral drug delivery and its advantages over conventional oral dosage forms.

Features:

Covers the latest research concerning drug delivery to the oral cavity, and examines the basic structure, function, biochemistry, and permeability of the oral cavity
Analyzes the unique features and optimization of various intraoral drug delivery systems
Studies quick, slow, and nondissolving intraoral dosage forms
Explores practical and applied aspects of pharmaceutical development for new solid-stage dosage forms for intraoral drug delivery
Highlights dozens of oral mucosal delivery systems targeted at the personal care market including quick dissolving films and dentifrice products containing antibacterial agents, fluoride, and flavoring agents
Provides a comprehensive appendix of various companies developing intraoral dosage forms and novel delivery system technologies
Offers a detailed overview of the wide array of currently available intraoral drug products for the treatment of systemic diseases, as well as products for local treatment of halitosis, bacterial infections, periodontal disease, and other conditions of the mouth
Provides an in-depth discussion of recently commercialized drug products for angina pectoris, moderate to severe pain, and smoking addiction

Drub Delivery to the Oral Cavity presents the state-of-the-art in the testing, formulation, and clinical evaluation of intraoral drug delivery products-summarizing intraoral dosage forms in various stages of research, as well as products currently on the market.

Contents:

Oral Mucosal Delivery Systems: An Overview, Current Status and Future Trends
Preformulation Aspects of Oral Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems
Preclinical Assessment of Oral Mucosal Drug Delivery Systems
Clinical Development, Manufacturing, and Testing of Oral Mucosal Delivery Systems
Rapid Dissolving Immediate Release Oral Transmucosal Delivery System
Oral Oral Transmucosal Delivery of Nicotine: Smoking Cessation Therapy
Oral Transmucosal Delivery of Melatonin: Normalization of Circadian Rhythm
Drug Delivery Systems for Treatment of Periodontal and Dental Diseases
Tetracycline Micorparticulate Periodontal Delivery System: Formulation Development and Preclinical Assessment
Local Anesthetic Oral Transmucosal Systems: Dental and Oral Surgical Premeditation
Regulatory Considerations for Approval of Oral Mucosal Delivery Systems