Galenic formulation
Galenic formulation
Galenic formulation (pronunciation: /ɡəˈliːnɪk fɔːrmjʊˈleɪʃən/) refers to the process and principles of preparing and compounding medicines in order to optimize their absorption. Named after Claudius Galenus, a prominent Greek physician, surgeon and philosopher, the term is often used in the pharmaceutical industry to denote the process of designing a drug product to ensure its optimal therapeutic efficacy.
Etymology
The term "Galenic formulation" is derived from the name of Claudius Galenus, also known as Galen of Pergamon. Galen was a Greek physician, surgeon, and philosopher in the Roman Empire. He is considered one of the most accomplished of all medical researchers of antiquity, and his teachings held sway for over a thousand years.
Related Terms
- Pharmaceutics: The discipline of pharmacy that deals with the process of turning a new chemical entity (NCE) or old drugs into a medication to be used safely and effectively by patients.
- Pharmacokinetics: The study of how an organism affects a drug, in terms of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
- Pharmacodynamics: The study of the biochemical and physiological effects of drugs on the body or on microorganisms or parasites within or on the body and the mechanisms of drug action and the relationship between drug concentration and effect.
- Bioavailability: A subcategory of absorption and is the fraction of an administered dose of unchanged drug that reaches the systemic circulation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Galenic formulation
- Wikipedia's article - Galenic formulation
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