Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Patent
1999-01-26
2000-09-12
Azpuru, Carlos A.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
424434, A61F 1302
Patent
active
061174467
ABSTRACT:
A buccal dosage unit is provided for administering a combination of steroidal active agents to a female individual. The novel buccal drug delivery systems may be used in female hormone replacement therapy, in female contraception, to treat female sexual dysfunction, and to treat or prevent a variety of conditions and disorders which are responsive to the active agents discussed herein. The buccal dosage unit comprises a progestin, an estrogen and optionally an androgenic agent, as well as a polymeric carrier that bioerodes and provides for delivery of the active agents throughout a predetermined drug delivery period.
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Azpuru Carlos A.
Hartrum J. Elin
Reed Dianne E.
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