Pharmaceutics 2 BIPH 3232

Course description:

This course covers, classification, definition and route of administration, general advantages, disadvantages and formulation considerations for parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms as powders, granules, capsules, tablets. This course offers the advantages, the formulation and the limitations of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.

Course Aims:

  • The types of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms
  • The advantages and disadvantages of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms. 
  • The formulation considerations for parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms.
  • Manufacturing consideration of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms.
  • The excipients used in the formulation and manufacture of solid dosage forms.
  • The various types of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.
  • The advantages and disadvantages of the various types of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.
  • The formulation considerations and limitations of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.

Course outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:  
  • The advantages and disadvantages of parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms.
  • Define and describe parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms.
  • Compare and contrast the risks and benefits of the various parenteral formulations, Ocular, nasal and otic dosage forms and solid-dosage forms
  • Define osmolality and osmolarity, and explain their relationship with the tonicity of a substance.
  • Outline the different methods of sterilization for parenteral products
  • List categories of inert ingredients and describe the use of the various pharmaceutical adjuvants, which are employed in the formulation of solid dosage forms.
  • Differentiate between the various types of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.
  • Compare and contrast advantages and disadvantages of the various types of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.
  • Explain the formulation considerations and limitations of modified-release, site –targeted and site-specific drug delivery systems.