About Book
The Text Book of Novel Drug Delivery Systems is a comprehensive guide that delves into the advanced methodologies and technologies used in the design and development of innovative drug delivery systems. It begins with a detailed exploration of controlled drug delivery systems, highlighting the principles of diffusion, dissolution, and ion exchange, and discussing the physicochemical and biological properties essential for effective formulation. The book then shifts focus to polymers, emphasizing their classifications, properties, and critical role in ensuring controlled and sustained drug release. Microencapsulation is explored in depth, including the types of microspheres, microcapsules, and techniques employed to achieve precise drug targeting and stability. The text also examines mucosal drug delivery systems, detailing mucoadhesion principles and formulation considerations, particularly for buccal routes. Readers will gain insights into implantable systems, including concepts of osmotic pumps and long-term implants. The section on transdermal systems offers an understanding of skin permeation, formulation components, and enhancement strategies. The book comprehensively covers gastroretentive systems, offering multiple approaches like floating and adhesive systems to prolong gastric residence time. The nasopulmonary delivery chapter outlines formulation strategies for inhalers, sprays, and nebulizers. An in-depth look at targeted delivery systems introduces liposomes, niosomes, nanoparticles, and monoclonal antibodies, explaining their applications in delivering drugs precisely to disease sites. Lastly, ocular and intrauterine delivery systems are discussed, with emphasis on overcoming biological barriers and designing effective formulations such as ocuserts and intrauterine devices (IUDs). This textbook is ideal for pharmacy students, researchers, and professionals seeking a foundational and applied understanding of modern drug delivery technologies.
About Author
Prof. (Dr.) M. Shamshath Begum, Professor and HOD in Department of Pharmaceutics has 28 years of rich teaching experience in academics and research at FOP, SBMCH Campus, Chromepet, Chennai-43. She has done her masters from Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Delhi and Ph. D from Sharda University, Greater Noida. To her credits she has published research articles in international and national journals and presented papers and got best oral presenter awards too. She also has award of excellence in academic and research at the international conference on Advancement in Scientific Research from Past to Present at Rajkamal Science and Management College in collaboration with IPGA, Haridwar. She also has patents to her credits and her area of interest include drug delivery systems, antimicrobial resistance, analysing prescription patterns and designing natural additives for pharmaceutical formulations.
This book has been prepared keeping in view the syllabus of PCI india and as well the other universities. This book of Novel Drug Delivery Systems serves as a backbone of of Pharmaceutics covering basic essential and advanced knowledge to serve as rich source for students and those interested in expanding their knowledge in these areas of different types of drug delivery systems.
Dr. S. M. Shaheedha is an accomplished academic with expertise in Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry. She earned her Ph.D. from Pacific University and has over 21 years of teaching and research experience. Her areas of interest include Green chemistry, Nano particles etc…. Dr. Shaheedha has authored several research papers and contributed to curriculum development and is a recipient of grants from the DST and UGC. She is committed to promoting quality education and fostering innovation in her field of pharmaceutical sciences
Dr. P. Geetha, M.Pharm., Ph.D., is currently a Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, SBMCH Campus, BIHER, Chromepet, Chennai. She has over 22 years of experience in the field of Pharmacy. Dr.P. Geetha has presented and published numerous scientific papers in national conferences and reputed journals. In recognition of her contributions, she was honored with the Women Young Scientist Award by the Indian Pharma Educational Society (IPES), India, in collaboration with PharmaTutor on December 30, 2021. She also serves on the panel of examiners for various universities across the country.
Prof. (Dr.) Gopi Govindasamy M.Pharm, Ph.D is Professor at FOP, SBMCH, BIHER, Chromepet, Chennai-600044, Tamil Nadu, India. He has 17 years of teaching experience. He has presented his research work at various international and national conferences. His area of interest are delivering nanoparticles through different drug delivery system. He is also a life member of APTI and IHPA.
Dr. D. Bharathi is currently working as Professor and Head at Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy,SBMCH, Tamilnadu.She is having 14 years of teaching experience. She is expert in teaching various subjects of Pharmaceutical Chemistry like Organic Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, Modern Pharmaceutical Analytical Techniques at B.Pharm and M.Pharm level.She has guided various projects. Her research interest focusses on Insilico study, synthesis and characterization of substituted heterocyclic derivatives. She has published o4 patents and 03 book chapters. She is a recipient of best excellence in teaching award .She has published more than 20 papers in peer reviewed journals.
Anugeetha Thacheril is a dedicated educator and researcher with over 14 years of teaching experience in the field of Pharmacology. She has served in both Pharmacy and Dental institutions. She is a faculty member at the College of Pharmacy, Jazan University, Saudi Arabia, in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology. Anugeetha holds a Master’s degree in pharmacology and has contributed to the academic community through her research papers published in various National & International journals
