Course Content (Syllabus)
A. Solid forms: properties of solid state, fundamental and derived properties of powdered materials. Granulation methods. Ingredients, preparation, properties, filling and capsule specifications. Ingredients, preparations, auxiliaries, tests and specifications for tablets. Multipe unit dosage forms. Ways of achieving controlled release of drugs in solid forms. Design and development of oral controlled release formulations. B. Semisolid Forms: Foams (stability and pharmaceutical applications). Aerosols and their administration by the respiratory system.