Sequential drug delivery systems

The invention relates to methods and composition for improving absorption and dissolution of active ingredients of drugs. The invention provides a method of administration of an active ingredient to a mammal through a transmucosal route that includes delivering the active ingredient to a desired sit...

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Main Authors S. INDIRAN PATHER, JOHN HONTZ, JOHN M. SIEBERT
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.2008
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The invention relates to methods and composition for improving absorption and dissolution of active ingredients of drugs. The invention provides a method of administration of an active ingredient to a mammal through a transmucosal route that includes delivering the active ingredient to a desired site in a body of the mammal, and, sequentially, at the desired site, promoting dissolution and absorption of the active ingredient. In a preferred embodiment, the ph of the localized environment of the active ingredient is sequentially modified to promote dissolution and absorption.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20020320385