Method and device for long-term delivery of drugs

Details Method and device for long-term delivery of drugs Method and device for long-term delivery of drugs

1994-06-07

1997-05-13

Azpuru, Carlos A.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Preparations characterized by special physical form

Implant or insert

424424, 6048921, A61F 202, A61K 922

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention is an implantable device that is capable of delivering a therapeutic agent to a tissue or organ over a long period of time. The implantable device is especially suited for treating tissues and organs that are comprised of smooth muscle. The implantable device can deliver either a single therapeutic agent or a plurality of therapeutic agents to the tissue or organ at zero order kinetics.

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