ABSORPTION OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS ACROSS MUCOSAL MEMBRANES OR THE SKIN
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Abstract
Absorption of a therapeutic agent across a mucosal membrane or the skin can be enhanced using an absorption enhancer comprising a hydroxy fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol.
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31 Claims
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1. (canceled)
- 2. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic agent and an absorption enhancer comprising a hydroxy fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol, which composition is in a form suitable for administration to the mucosal membranes of the nasal cavity, buccal cavity and/or respiratory tract.
- 3. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutic agent and an absorption enhancer comprising a hydroxy fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol, wherein the composition is in a particulate form.
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4. (canceled)
- 6. A method of administering a therapeutic agent via a mucosal membrane or the skin, which method comprises applying to the mucosal membrane the skin a pharmaceutical composition comprising the therapeutic agent and an absorption enhancer comprising a hydroxy fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycol.
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