title: The application of polyvinyl alcohol in the technology of modern drug form.
abstract: The following presentation is a review of literature related to application of nonionic polymer, polyvinyl alcohol, in the technology of modern drug form. The review contains the description of physical-chemical properties of this polymer, such as hydrolysis degree, solubility, swelling capacity. Each characteristic is followed by the description of its application as a therapeutical substance carrier in the pharmacy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dispensing Pharmacy, Wrocław Medical University.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pluta
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Karolewicz
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000284:Administration, Oral; D001682:Biological Availability; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004337:Drug Carriers; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D020100:Hydrogels; D008081:Liposomes; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000008:administration & dosage; D011108:Polymers; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol; D014700:Verapamil / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D015215:Zidovudine / Q000008:administration & dosage
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004337:Drug Carriers; D005839:Gentamicins; D020100:Hydrogels; D008081:Liposomes; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D011108:Polymers; D015215:Zidovudine; D011142:Polyvinyl Alcohol; D014700:Verapamil