This article provides an overview on immunomodulatory drugs. Introduction to Immunomodulatory Drugs: The body provides an ideal environment to the microorganisms and hence is need of a defence mechanism in the body to deal with the foreign invaders. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body. This [...]
This article throws light upon the six main formulations of drugs for oral use. They are: 1. Powders 2. Pills 3. Tablets 4. Bolus 5. Capsules 6. Suppositories. 1. Powders: Powders are solid dosage of medicament in finely divided form for internal and external use and are available in crystalline or amorphous form. The particle size of powders is significant [...]
Bio-pharmaceutics is the branch of pharmaceutical science which deals with the formulation factors (chemical nature of drug, additives and processes to manufacture dosage form) that influence the bioavailability of drug and eventually its biological effects. It can also be defined as the study of relationship of the physicochemical properties and in vitro behavior of the drug after its delivery into [...]