Abstract:
The present invention relates to a drug delivery system, in which a drug containing core, either alone or coated with a rate controlling membrane system, is enveloped on its circumference by an optionally bioadhesive coating, thereby yielding a monolithic system that allows for drug release in a regulated manner.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the improvement in the treatment of certain neural disorders / diseases, such as Parkinson's disease and other motor disorders. One aspect of the invention relates to drug compositions and dosage forms comprising said drug composition. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods of manufacturing the drug compositions and dosage forms. Another aspect of the invention relates to methods of treatment, comprising administering the drug composition and dosage form to an individual.
Abstract:
Polymers and compositions, collectively "bioadhesive materials", with improved bioadhesive properties have been developed. One or more compounds comprising: a) an aromatic moiety comprising two or more hydroxyl substituents, methoxy substituents, substituents hydrolyzable to hydroxyl substituents, or a combination thereof, and b) a primary or secondary amino moiety are either covalently attached to a polymer or are physically mixed with a polymer to form a bioadhesive material. These bioadhesive materials can be used, for example, to fabricate new drug delivery or diagnostic systems with increased residence time at tissue surfaces, and consequently increase the bioavailability of a drug or a diagnostic agent.
Abstract:
Bioadhesives coatings increase the gastrointestinal retention time of orally-ingested medicaments. Certain bioadhesive coatings producing a fracture strength of at least 100 N/m 2 , as measured on rat intestine, when applied to at least one surface of a pharmaceutical dosage form for oral delivery of a drug, result in a gastrointestinal retention time of at least 4 hours in a fed beagle dog model, during which the drug is released from the dosage form. Multi-layer tablets, particularly those including hydrophobic excipients, are useful in administering hygroscopic and/or deliquescent drugs. In addition, varying the amount of drug in multi-layer tablets allows the release rate of the drug to be controlled.
Abstract translation:生物粘附剂涂层增加口服药物的胃肠道停留时间。 当在大鼠肠道上测量时,产生至少100N / m 2的断裂强度的某些生物粘附涂层在应用于用于口服递送药物的药物剂型的至少一个表面时导致 在喂养比格犬模型中至少4小时的胃肠道停留时间,在此期间药物从剂型释放。 多层片剂,特别是那些包括疏水性赋形剂的片剂可用于施用吸湿性和/或潮解性药物。 另外,改变多层片剂中药物的量可以控制药物的释放速率。
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and compositions for the delivery of poorly absorbed drugs. In some embodiments, the drug is administered in the form of microparticles or nanoparticles. In other embodiments, the drug is encapsulated with polymer. In certain embodiments, the drug is administered in combination with an absorption enhancer. The invention further relates to dosing schedules to maintain the oral bioavailability of poorly absorbed drugs, such as paclitaxel. In another embodiment, the method involves administering inhibitors of one or more inhibitors of a drug efflux pump in combination with a poorly absorbed drug.
Abstract:
Polymers with improved bioadhesive properties and methods for improving bioadhesion of polymers have been developed. A compound containing an aromatic group which contains one or more hydroxyl groups is grafted onto a polymer or coupled to individual monomers. In one embodiment, the polymer is a biodegradable polymer. In another embodiment, the monomers may be polymerized to form any type of polymer, including biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymers. In some embodiments, the polymer is a hydrophobic polymer. In the preferred embodiment, the polymer is a hydrophobic polymer. In the preferred embodiment, the aromatic compound is catechol or a derivative thereof and the polymer contains reactive functional groups. In the most preferred embodiment, the polymer is a polyanhydride and the aromatic compound is the catechol derivative, DOPA. These materials display bioadhesive properties superior to conventional bioadhesives used in therapeutic and diagnostic applications. These bioadhesive materials can be used to fabricate new drug delivery or diagnostic systems with increased residence time at tissue surfaces, and consequently increase the bioavailability of a drug or a diagnostic agent. In a preferred embodiment, the bioadhesive material is a coating on a controlled release oral dosage formulation and/or forms a matrix in an oral dosage formulation.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions that allow for once- daily or alternate day dosage forms of topiramate. The proposed delayed/extended release single dosage form is equivalent to the immediate-release multiple dose daily regimen, and upon administration, provides steady state blood levels of topiramate. Formulations with increased bioavailability and improved pharmacokinetics are disclosed. A once-a-day administration of topiramate is advantageous over the multiple dose regimen both in terms of patient compliance and reduced adverse events, thus providing better treatment of the conditions for which the topiramate is indicated.
Abstract:
Polymers and compositions, collectively "bioadhesive materials", with improved bioadhesive properties have been developed. One or more compounds comprising: a) an aromatic moiety comprising two or more hydroxyl substituents, methoxy substituents, substituents hydrolyzable to hydroxyl substituents, or a combination thereof, and b) a primary or secondary amino moiety are either covalently attached to a polymer or are physically mixed with a polymer to form a bioadhesive material. These bioadhesive materials can be used, for example, to fabricate new drug delivery or diagnostic systems with increased residence time at tissue surfaces, and consequently increase the bioavailability of a drug or a diagnostic agent.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods and compositions for the delivery of poorly absorbed drugs. In some embodiments, the drug is administered in the form of microparticles or nanoparticles. In other embodiments, the drug is encapsulated with polymer. In certain embodiments, the drug is administered in combination with an absorption enhancer. The invention further relates to dosing schedules to maintain the oral bioavailability of poorly absorbed drugs, such as paclitaxel. In another embodiment, the method involves administering inhibitors of one or more inhibitors of a drug efflux pump in combination with a poorly absorbed drug.
Abstract:
A composite formulation has been developed for selective, high efficacy delivery to specific regions of the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. The formulation is typically in the form of a tablet or capsule, which may include microparticles or beads. The formulation uses bioadhesive and controlled release elements to direct release to specific regions, where the drug is absorbed in enhanced amounts relative to the formulation in the absence of the bioadhesive and/or controlled release elements. This is demonstrated by an example showing delivery of gabapentin with a greater area under the curve ("AUC") relative to the FDA reference immediate release drug, i.e., the AUC of the composite bioadhesive formulation is greater than 100% of the AUC of the immediate release drug. In the preferred embodiments, the formulation includes drug to be delivered, controlled release elements, and one or more bioadhesive elements. The bioadhesive polymer may be either dispersed in the matrix of the tablet or applied as a direct compressed coating to the solid oral dosage form. The controlled release elements are selected to determine the site of release. The bioadhesive components are selected to provide retention of the formulation at the desired site of uptake and administration. By selecting for both release and retention at a specific site, typically based on time of transit through the gastrointestinal tract, one obtains enhanced efficacy of uptake of the drug. This is particularly useful for drugs with narrow windows of absorption, and drugs with poor solubility such as the BCE class III and class IV drugs.