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Overview about Oral Films in Mental Disorders
Patrícia Batista1, Manuela Pintado2, Patrícia Oliveira-Silva1
1Human Neurobehavioral Laboratory, Research Centre for Human Development, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Rua Diogo Botelho, 1327, 4169-005 Porto, Portugal.
Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 26, 2023
Summary
Innovative oral films offer a promising strategy for mental disorder prevention and treatment, addressing concerns of excessive antipsychotic use. This review explores their potential and the need for regulatory oversight.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience and Biotechnology
- Psychology and Medicine
Background:
- Rising global mental disorder rates necessitate novel prevention and treatment strategies.
- Excessive antipsychotic consumption presents a significant public health challenge.
- Innovative, potentially natural products are crucial for combating mental health issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight oral films as an emerging drug delivery system for mental health.
- To discuss the application of oral films in mental disorder prevention and therapy.
- To emphasize the need for regulatory guidelines for oral film quality and safety.
Main Methods:
- Critical review of existing literature on oral films and mental health applications.
- Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of oral film implementation.
- Exploration of bioactive molecules and drug delivery advantages of oral films.
Main Results:
- Oral films present unique advantages as a novel drug delivery system.
- Potential for natural products delivery via oral films in mental health.
- Identified need for robust regulatory frameworks for quality assurance.
Conclusions:
- Oral films represent a promising frontier in mental health treatment and prevention.
- Further research and regulatory development are essential for safe and effective implementation.
- Addressing excessive antipsychotic use through innovative delivery systems is critical.
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