摘要:
A method to administer a drug locally to a subject in which biodegradable dosage forms that contain the drug are implanted at a localized site beneath the skin of the subject whereupon the dosage forms release the drug over a desired period of time at a substantially continuous rate. Glyceryl monostearate based compositions that accomplish the method are also provided. Compositions are further provided that affect the release profile or release duration of drugs that are released from the compositions, as are methods that employ these varying release profiles to provide implantable dosage forms that release drugs at a prescribed rate over a prescribed period of time. The compositions are particularly well adapted to implantable dosage forms because they biodegrade quickly to an acceptable level after delivering the drug.
摘要:
Water-soluble macromers including at least one hydrolysable linkage formed from carbonate or dioxanone groups, at least one water-soluble polymeric block, and at least one polymerizable group, and methods of preparation and use thereof are described. The macromers are preferably polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light or visible light excitation. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. The macromers can be used to encapsulate cells, deliver prophylactic, therapeutic or diagnostic agents in a controlled manner, plug leaks in tissue, prevent adhesion formation after surgical procedures, temporarily protect or separate tissue surfaces, and adhere or seal tissues together.