Handbook of Non-Invasive Drug Delivery Systems: Science and Technology

With the improvements in formulation science and certain transdermal delivery technologies, the non-invasive mode of drug delivery is now ready to compete with traditional methods of oral and injectible routes of drug delivery. The Handbook of Non-Invasive Drug Delivery Systems encompasses the broad field of non-invasive drug delivery systems that include drug delivery via topical, transdermal-passive, transdermal-active (device- aided enhanced penetration), trans-mucosal membrane, trans-ocular membrane as well as delivery via alveolar membrane from inhaled medication. Patient compliance has been found to be much higher when administrated by non-invasive routes and therefore they are considered to be a preferred mode of drug delivery.

The book includes both science and technological aspects of new drug delivery systems. Its unique focus is that it is on new drug delivery systems that are considered to be "non-invasive". Other unique features include a chapter on Regulatory Aspects of non-invasive systems and one on FDA guidance for topical nano-drug delivery. Two chapters covering market trends and perspectives, as well as providing guidance to those marketing such systems are also included.

1. Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery

2. Micellar Nanoparticles: Applications for Topical and Passive Transdermal Drug Delivery

3. Emulsions and Microemulsions for Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery

4.Iontophoretic Transdermal Drug Delivery

5. Ultrasound-based Technology for Skin Barrier Permeabilization

6. Microneedles – Minimally Invasive Transdermal Delivery Technology

8. Nasal Delivery of Micro- and Nano-encapsulated Drugs

9. Pulmonary Drug Delivery

10. Regulatory Aspects of Nasal and Pulmonary Spray Drug Products