Method for altering drug pharmacokinetics based on medical delivery platform
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1. A method for delivering interferon into an intradermal space within mammalian skin comprising administering the interferon through at least one small gauge hollow needle having an outlet with an exposed height between 0 and 1 mm, said outlet being inserted into the skin to a depth of between 0.3 mm and 2 mm, such that administration occurs at a depth between 0.3 mm and 2 mm.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and devices for administration of substances into the intradermal layer of skin.
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- 1. A method for delivering interferon into an intradermal space within mammalian skin comprising administering the interferon through at least one small gauge hollow needle having an outlet with an exposed height between 0 and 1 mm, said outlet being inserted into the skin to a depth of between 0.3 mm and 2 mm, such that administration occurs at a depth between 0.3 mm and 2 mm.
- 11. A method of administering interferon comprising injecting or infusing the interferon intradermally through one or more microneedles having a length and an outlet, so that the interferon is selectively delivered into the dermis.
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21. A method for delivering interferon to a subject comprising contacting the skin of the subject with a device having a dermal access means for accurately targeting the dermal space of the subject, wherein a clinically efficacious amount of interferon is delivered.
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