Understanding Drug Release and Absorption Mechanisms

Developing realistic and reliable models of drug release requires cross-disciplinary physical, mathematical, and physiological knowledge. This book brings these areas together under one cover to build a firm foundation that incorporates all the elements needed to conceive, build, and implement successful models. The authors first introduce the basics of modeling, and then cover relevant physiology, rheology, mass transport, thermodynamics, and drug solubility. Subsequent chapters explore applications in drug release using, including matrix delivery systems, microemulsions, and permeability through membranes.