Pvp: A Critical Review of the Kinetics and Toxicology of Polyvinylpyrrolidone (Povidone)

ISBN-13: 9780367450830 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 232 str.

Wolfgang Schwarz

Opis

In this book, the authors provide information on the absorption, distribution, storage, and excretion of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and in its toxicological evaluation, discussing the pharmacokinetics of PVP over a wide range of molecular weights.

Spis treści

1. Introduction 2. Synthesis and Properties of PVP 3. Movement of Large Molecules Across Membranes—General Considerations 4. Absorption of PVP by Various Routes of Administration 5. Excretion and Metabolism of PVP 6. Distribution and Storage of PVP 7. Storage of PVP in Humans 8. Functional Consequences of PVP Uptake by Body Tissues, with Particular Reference to the Reticuloendothelial System (RES) and the Immune System 9. Toxicological Studies on PVP 10. Overall Summary and Conclusions

O autorze

Schwarz, Wolfgang