摘要:
A diffusional drug delivery device is described which can provide for delayed onset of therapeutic effect and for delivery of the therapeutic agent in predetermined temporal patterns at optimum rates. Delay means are provided between the agent reservoir and the surface through which the agent is released by diffusion to delay the release of agent at a therapeutic rate for predetermined times after application. Suitable means include a delay membrane disposed between the releasing surface and the agent reservoir, which membrane is preferably free of undissolved agent and/or is initially impermeable to the agent and thereafter becomes permeable. One or more agent chambers defined by one or more of such membranes may be provided, whereby agents are released in predetermined temporal patterns at optimal release rates. Delayed permeability enables programmed washout periods to be obtained from the sequential and concurrent application of devices for the administration of drugs, such as nitrates, to which patients may develop a tolerance on continuous administration over extended time periods.
摘要:
A diffusional drug delivery device is described which can provide for delayed onset of therapeutic effect and for delivery of the therapeutic agent in predetermined temporal patterns at optimum rates. Delay means are provided between the agent reservoir and the surface through which the agent is released by diffusion to delay the release of agent at a therapeutic rate for predetermined times after application. Suitable means include a delay membrane disposed between the releasing surface and the agent reservoir which membrane is preferably free of undissolved agent and/or is initially impermeable to the agent and thereafter becomes permeable. One or more agent chambers defined by one or more of such membranes may be provided, whereby agents are released in a predetermined temporal pattern at optimal release rates. Delayed permeability enables programmed washout periods to be obtained from the sequential and concurrent application of devices for the administration of drugs, such as nitrates, to which patients may develop a tolerance on continuous administration over extended time periods.
摘要:
The release pattern of a dispersion type active agent dispenser can be improved by forming the device from a depleted zone containing the agent at a concentration no greater than the saturation and a non-depleted zone containing the agent dispersed in the matrix at a uniform concentration greater than saturation. The depleted zone is disposed between the surface through which the agent is to be dispensed and at least a substantial portion of the non-depleted zone with the interface therebetween disposed at a non-uniform distance from the releasing surface. Certain embodiments are particularly useful for the transdermal administration of drugs.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSAID is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a coating of an NSAID, on a solid support, to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particle having less than 5% NSAID degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an NSAID through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a coating of an NSAID composition and b) a device for dispensing said coating as a condensation aerosol.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the delivery of anti-migraine compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin layer of lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride, on a solid support to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5% drug degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of a lidocaine, verapamil, diltiazem, isometheptene, or lisuride composition and b) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the delivery of antiparkinsons drugs through an inhalation route. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antiparkinsons drug is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin layer of an antiparkinsons drug on a solid support to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5% drug degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an antiparkinsons drug through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of a an antiparkinsons drug composition; and, b) a device for dispending said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.
摘要:
The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an opioid is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a composition, wherein the composition comprises an opioid, to form a vapor; and, b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles with less than 5% opioid degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an opioid through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of an opioid composition and b) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.
摘要:
Proteinaceous binding compositions are prepared employing hybrid DNA technology, where the variable region polypeptides of immunoglobulins are substantially reproduced to provide relatively small protein molecules having binding specificity and lacking the undesirable aspects of the heavy regions of immunoglobulins. The compositions find a wide range of use, particularly for physiological purposes for diagnosis and therapy. The binding compositions may be modified by labeling with radioisotopes, fluorescers, and toxins for specific applications in diagnosis or therapy.
摘要:
Proteinaceous binding compositions are prepared employing hybrid DNA techogy, where the variable region polypeptides of immunoglobulins are substantially reproduced to provide relatively small protein molecules having binding specificity and lacking the undesirable aspects of the heavy regions of immunoglobulins. The compositions find a wide range of use, particularly for physiological purposes for diagnosis and therapy. The binding compositions may be modified by labeling with radioisotopes, fluorescers, and toxins for specific applications in diagnosis or therapy.
摘要:
A composition is disclosed comprising potassium chloride and a therapeutically acceptable salicylate salt or salicylic acid. The composition is useful for potassium therapy.