Pharmaceutical implant containing immediate-release and sustained-release components and method of administration
A pharmaceutical implant for administering a biologically active substance is made up of an immediate-release component, preferably containing a disintegrating agent, and a sustained-release component. The implant of the present invention provides flexibility in adjusting the release of the medicame...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
19.09.2002
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Edition | 7 |
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Summary: | A pharmaceutical implant for administering a biologically active substance is made up of an immediate-release component, preferably containing a disintegrating agent, and a sustained-release component. The implant of the present invention provides flexibility in adjusting the release of the medicament and a faster onset of release can be provided along with a long-term sustained-release. The release rate of the biologically active substance can be adjusted by controlling the relative quantities of the immediate-release component and the sustained-release component. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US20000500246 |