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Books in Pharmaceutical sciences

Elsevier's Pharmaceutical Sciences collection helps pharmaceutical scientists striving to optimize drug design and improve healthcare outcomes by offering comprehensive coverage of every aspect of drug development, integrating disciplines like organic chemistry, biology, and biotechnology. Focused on safety, efficacy, and formulation design, it includes specialized fields such as Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Research, providing valuable insights into the latest advancements in drug discovery.

    • Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms

      • 3rd Edition
      • March 27, 2026
      • Yihong Qiu + 4 more
      • English
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      Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms: Pharmaceutical Theory and Practice, Third Edition is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide for professionals and academics engaged in all aspects of the development process of oral dosage forms. This new edition reflects the significant impact of AI and ML on pharmaceutical science in recent years, with six new chapters and extensive updates to existing content. The book covers essential principles of physical pharmacy, biopharmaceutics, and industrial pharmacy, as well as their application to the research and development process of oral dosage forms. The Third Edition features new chapters on Evaluation of Drug Absorption from Oral Dosage Forms, Dissolution Evaluation of Enabling Formulations Based on Supersaturation, Patient-Centric Drug Product Design, and Design of Improved and Differentiated Products through 505(b)(2) NDA Pathway. Additionally, existing chapters have been updated, combined, or completely rewritten to provide a well-organized and valuable reference. Topics such as spray drying, amorphous solid dispersion using hot-melt extrusion, modeling and simulation, bioequivalence of complex modified-release dosage forms, biowaivers, and more are covered in this edition. Developing Solid Oral Dosage Forms: Pharmaceutical Theory and Practice, Third Edition is an indispensable resource for industry professionals and academics looking to stay current with the latest advancements in solid formulation development. This book not only provides a thorough understanding of the principles and techniques involved in the development process but also offers practical guidance on how to apply these concepts to real-world situations. With its extensive coverage of new topics and updates to existing chapters, this edition is an essential tool for those working in the field of pharmaceutical science.
    • How to Develop Robust Scale-up Strategies for Complex Injectable Dosage Forms

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Neelam Poonia + 2 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      How to Develop Robust Scale-up Strategies for Complex Injectable Dosage Forms: From Bench to the Clinics is an essential guide providing a comprehensive roadmap for transitioning complex injectable formulations from the laboratory to clinical applications. Offering an in-depth exploration of various complex injectables, including liposomal dosage forms, nanoparticles, and microspheres, this book delves into the principles of dosage form design, excipient selection, stability studies, and optimization techniques. Readers will gain valuable insights into ensuring the stability, efficacy, and safety of injectables during the scale-up process, as well as strategies for maintaining product quality and consistency from lab-scale to commercial-scale production. The book thoroughly examines manufacturing technologies such as aseptic processing, sterile filtration, and lyophilization, and their applications in producing complex injectables. Detailed discussions on quality control measures, analytical techniques, and quality assurance practices are provided to ensure the consistent quality and purity of injectables throughout the manufacturing process. Readers will benefit from the expert knowledge and practical insights shared by industry professionals and leading researchers, including successful examples of marketed complex injectables. Highlighting best practices and regulatory requirements, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the guidelines for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of complex injectables. Discussions on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and regulatory submissions underscore the importance of compliance in achieving successful product development. Ideal for pharmaceutical scientists, formulation developers, and regulatory professionals, this book is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the scale-up and commercialization of complex injectable dosage forms.
    • Antibiotic Resistance and Nanotherapy

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Awanish Kumar + 1 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Antibiotic Resistance and Nanotherapy is a comprehensive guide that takes an interdisciplinary approach to address the pressing issue of antibiotic resistance and explores possibility of nanotherapy as a cutting-edge strategy to treat illnesses that are resistant to antibiotics, employing nanoparticles to target and kill bacteria selectively without damaging healthy cells. It details the underlying mechanisms of drug resistance in intracellular and extracellular pathogens and explores the latest advancements in nanotechnology, including the development of innovative nanomaterials and delivery systems that can be utilized to combat antibiotic-resistant infections. The book also tackles the ethical and practical challenges associated with implementing nanotherapy for bacterial resistance. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, Antibiotic Resistance and Nanotherapy is an essential resource for researchers, medical professionals, and policymakers seeking to understand and tackle the immediate threat posed by antibiotic resistance
    • Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer

      • 1st Edition
      • April 1, 2026
      • Arun Kumar Singh + 4 more
      • English
      • Paperback
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      Nanoengineered Therapeutics for Lung Cancer: Advanced Drug Delivery Strategies explores contemporary methods for diagnosing and treating lung cancer using cutting-edge nanotechnology. The book provides a foundational understanding of lung cancer biology, detailing innovative nanodrug delivery strategies and their practical applications in treatment. The content is strategically structured, covering the design, synthesis, and application of nanodrug delivery systems. Chapters delve into specific technologies such as gold nanoparticles, exosome-mediated therapies, and siRNA-based gene silencing. The book also addresses challenges like drug resistance and toxicity, offering insights into future research directions and advancements in the field. This book benefits graduate students, researchers, and healthcare professionals by seamlessly integrating theoretical concepts with practical applications. It serves as an essential educational resource, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills needed to tackle complex challenges in lung cancer treatment using nanomedicine. This comprehensive guide ensures that readers stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving landscape of cancer therapeutics.
    • Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics

      • 1st Edition
      • April 10, 2026
      • Lara Scheherazade Milane + 1 more
      • English
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      Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics delves into the complex world of intercellular communication biology and its implications on therapeutics. Despite significant progress in this field, there has been a lack of comprehensive understanding of the connections between different forms of communication and their role in diseases such as cancer, neurological disorders, metabolic diseases, and inflammatory/immune diseases. This book bridges this gap by providing equal insight into all areas of intercellular communication and the therapeutics in development aimed at these different forms of communication. The book is organized into fourteen chapters, covering a wide range of topics, including an introduction to the field, biological targets, challenges and approaches to overcoming biological barriers, and the significance of contact points and mechanisms of internalization. It delves into the specifics of tunneling nanotubes, extracellular vesicles, and the immune and non-immune interface in various diseases. Furthermore, it explores the crosstalk of different forms of intercellular communication and the implications of mitochondrial exchange in each of the four primary pathological areas. Targeting Intercellular Communication with Nanomedicine and Advanced Therapeutics is an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals in the field of drug development and delivery. By connecting the dots between extracellular vesicles, tunneling nanotubes, and cell-cell junctions, this book serves as a foundation for further advancements in the science of intercellular communication and it's applications to new drug discovery and delivery. Biologists will also benefit from the way this book connects intercellular communication processes with therapeutic pathways.
    • Protein-Based Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Prashant Kesharwani
      • English
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      Protein-based Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery is a comprehensive book aimed at pharmaceutical scientists and researchers both in academia and corporate environments focused on nanotechnology drug delivery and pharmaceutical-relat... disciplines. The book covers the design and characterization of various protein nanoparticles, sheds light on the power of an endogenous substance as a drug delivery system, and highlights the possible future trends in the use of protein-based drug delivery. It covers in-depth novel applications of protein-based drug delivery from fundamental to most current use cases. The book comprises three parts. Part one is devoted to the foundations of protein-based drug delivery, including nanocarriers development, drug encapsulation, targetability, and in vivo properties. Part two explores the applications of protein-based nanoparticles in drug delivery, covering topics such as protein nanoparticles in cancer therapy, genetic material delivery, and nanocarriers based on milk protein, silk, and gliadin. Part three addresses recent advances and regulatory aspects of protein-based nanoparticles in drug delivery, including clinical translation, challenges, biological toxicity, and environmental hazards associated with protein-based nanoparticles. Protein-based Nanoparticles in Drug Delivery provides a complete journey of protein-based drug delivery, offers an in-depth understanding of the design and characterization of various protein nanoparticles, and highlights possible future trends in this field. Pharmaceutical scientists will benefit from the novel applications of protein-based nanoparticles drug delivery approaches in the biological field. Nanotechnologists, biologists, chemists, physicists, engineers, and clinicians will also benefit from the foundational content provided as a basis to support communication and tackle the multidisciplinary challenges associated with research in this exciting field.
    • Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management

      • 1st Edition
      • February 1, 2026
      • Harish Dureja + 5 more
      • English
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      Nanotechnology-Based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management explores innovative drug delivery systems utilizing nanotechnology to revolutionize the treatment and management of COPD. By presenting the latest advancements in nanotechnologies—inc... polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, and theranostic nanoparticles—this volume aims to enhance patient outcomes, alleviate symptoms, and improve lung function, thereby addressing the urgent need for more effective therapies. Structured to cater to a diverse audience, from beginners to advanced researchers, this comprehensive text begins with an overview of COPD, its epidemiology, and current limitations in treatment. The core chapters explore a wide range of nanotechnological applications for diagnosis and disease management, including cutting-edge topics such as nano-immunotherapy and green nanotechnology. Each chapter was developed by a multidisciplinary team of experts from academia and industry, ensuring a comprehensive approach that integrates insights from pharmaceutical sciences, respiratory health, and bioinformatics. Nanotechnology-based Innovations in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Treatment and Management not only fills a critical gap in COPD literature but also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students alike. It promises to be a definitive guide on how innovative drug delivery systems can transform COPD care, paving the way for future advancements in respiratory health management.
    • Biopolymer Based Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Wound Healing

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Vipan Kumar + 5 more
      • English
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      Biopolymer Based Nano Drug Delivery for Cancer Wound Healing explores groundbreaking advancements in nanomedicine's role in treating cancer and promoting wound healing. The book delves into the pathophysiology of cancerous wounds, introduces biopolymer-based nanomedicine, and examines drug delivery systems using biopolymer-based nanoparticles. It concludes with future prospects of biopolymers in antitumor drug delivery systems. This resource is invaluable for researchers, advanced students, and R&D personnel across various fields, including cancer research, polymer science, biomaterials, biomedicine, pharmaceutics, biotechnology, and chemistry. Each chapter bridges theoretical concepts with practical applications, providing examples to illustrate key points.The book covers the pathophysiology of cancer and wounds, biopolymer-based nanomedicine for cancerous wounds, and drug delivery systems for healing. This is an essential reference for scientists and students focusing on pharmacy, drug delivery, and biomedicine.
    • Innovative Nanocarriers for Stimulated Drug Delivery

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Prashant Kesharwani
      • English
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      Innovative Nanocarriers for Stimulated Drug Delivery is a comprehensive guide that summarizes the recent advances and achievements in nanocarriers that are responsive to external or internal stimuli. The book presents different stimuli-sensitive strategies and their applications in drug delivery, therapy, and theranostics. Intended for pharmaceutical researchers in both academia and corporate settings, and graduate students the coverage spans from the foundational aspects of these particles all the way to regulation and clinical trials. The book is organized into six parts. Part I provides the foundation of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, including fundamental knowledge on the experiential and experimental aspects of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers. Part II discusses external-responsive nanocarriers for biomedical applications, such as ultrasound, thermal, magnetic, light, and electric field-response systems. Part III describes internal stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for biomedical applications, including pH, hypoxia, redox potential, enzyme, glucose, and microRNA-responsive nanocarriers. Part IV covers dual and multimodal-responsiv... nanocarriers, while Part V discusses therapeutic aspects of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, such as metallic and non-metallic stimuli-responsive nanocarriers in the treatment of various cancer and noncancerous diseases. Finally, Part VI provides recent advances and regulatory aspects of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, including clinical translation, challenges, biological toxicity, safety issues, clinical trials, and future perspectives. Innovative Nanocarriers for Stimulated Drug Delivery is a complete reference, providing an understanding of the principles behind formation, characterization, applications, regulations, toxicity, challenges, and future perspectives of stimuli-responsive nanomedicine. The book is written by established worldwide experts, ensuring that the content of this book meets the needs of the audience. This book is an essential reference for anyone interested in the field of stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, including researchers and scientists in pharmaceutical industries as well as graduate students in related fields.
    • AI Powered Drug delivery to Neuro and Cardiovascular Systems

      • 1st Edition
      • March 1, 2026
      • Chandra P. Sharma + 2 more
      • English
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      AI-Powered Drug Delivery to Neuro and Cardiovascular Systems: Perspectives and Future Challenges is a comprehensive reference covering the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the realms of neuro and cardiovascular drug delivery. Designed to integrate and review the latest literature, this book provides an in-depth understanding of how AI is set to revolutionize clinical practices, protocols, and regulatory guidelines in therapeutic drug delivery. As AI and robotics continue to evolve, their role in enhancing precision, personalization, and efficiency in cardiovascular and neurological drug delivery becomes increasingly essential. The book opens with an introduction to the foundational concepts of AI in drug delivery, followed by a detailed examination of current AI practices in managing cardiovascular and neurological diseases. It progresses to explore AI-enhanced drug design and testing for cardiovascular conditions, and the application of AI in cardiac drug delivery vehicles. Insights into bioengineered heart and vessels, AI-inspired redox homeostasis, and targeted drug replenishment in cardiac matrix remodeling are thoroughly discussed. The text also covers novel avenues in mitochondrial drug retention, AI-assisted pharmaco and gene therapy for neurodegenerative diseases, and the role of AI in heart health. Further sections address the augmented optimization of medical side effects, neuromodulation with pharmacotherapy from an AI perspective, and smart systems for managing cerebrovascular accidents. The book concludes with a discussion on translational challenges and future directions in the field. This book is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and students keen on understanding the dynamic interplay between AI and drug delivery systems. By offering insights into AI-driven prediction models, personalized drug regimens, and advanced robotic delivery mechanisms, it sets the stage for the next generation of cardiovascular and neurotherapeutic management. The perspectives, concepts, and innovations discussed are integral to shaping the future of cardiovascular and neurological healthcare.