Hydrogel particle formation
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Abstract
New compositions formed from the combination of an active substance with a hydrogel carrier moiety are provided. The compositions are suitable for use in high-velocity transdermal particle injection techniques. Methods of providing the new compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for administering pharmacologically active agent to a subject are provided. These methods are useful for delivering drugs, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics agents.
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58 Claims
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1-38. -38. (canceled)
- 39. A method for transdermal or transmucosal delivery of a pharmacologically active agent to a subject in need thereof, comprising delivering a particulate pharmaceutical composition comprising a hydrogel and the pharmacologically active agent into a target skin or mucosal site using a needleless syringe device.
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52. A method for delivering a pharmacologically active agent to a subject in need thereof, comprising:
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(a) preparing a particulate pharmaceutical composition comprising a hydrogel and a pharmacologically active agent;
(b) accelerating said particulate pharmaceutical composition to a high velocity; and
(c) delivering said accelerated particles into a target skin or mucosal site. - View Dependent Claims (53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58)
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