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[Long-term controlled release of drugs]
1I Katedry i Zakładu Patofizjologii Slaskiej Akademii Medycznej w Katowicach.
Wiadomosci Lekarskie (Warsaw, Poland : 1960)
|March 15, 2001
Summary
Controlled drug delivery systems offer advantages over traditional methods, utilizing polymers for sustained release over extended periods. This review examines various long-term drug supply systems currently in use.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy
- Materials Science
Context:
- Long-term controlled drug supply systems are a growing area of pharmaceutical research.
- Numerous drug delivery systems have been developed with varied release mechanisms and administration routes.
Purpose:
- To review different sustained-release drug delivery systems currently in use.
- To highlight the advancements in polymer science for controlled drug release.
Summary:
- Controlled release systems employ polymers to regulate drug release over extended durations (12 hours to 5 years).
- These systems offer benefits compared to conventional drug administration methods.
- Various administration routes are available, including oral, transdermal, injectable, and implanted systems.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of existing sustained-release technologies.
- Informs future development of advanced drug delivery solutions.
- Enhances understanding of programmed drug delivery benefits.