Pharmaceutical preparations and methods for their administration
DCFirst Claim
1. A micro or nanoparticulate drug formulation for local or regional topical administration of an effective amount to provide relief from symptoms associated with a disease or disorder in a region in patients in need thereof, wherein the effective amount is less than the effective amount when the drug is administered systemically.
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Abstract
Formulations which have been developed for topical or local delivery intrapelvically, intraperitoneally or directly on reproductive organs of interest administration to a region such as the female reproductive system, provide for increased comfort, increased bioavailability, rapid and relatively high blood levels in the regions to be treated in the substantial absence of systemic levels of drug which might cause side effects. These formulations consist of drug micro or nanoparticles, which may be formed of drug alone or in combination with an excipient or polymeric carrier. The excipient or polymer may be used to manipulate release rates and to increase adhesion to the affected region. The particulate formulation can be applied as a dried powder, a liquid suspension or dispersion, or as a topical ointment, creme, lotion, foam or suppository.
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- 1. A micro or nanoparticulate drug formulation for local or regional topical administration of an effective amount to provide relief from symptoms associated with a disease or disorder in a region in patients in need thereof, wherein the effective amount is less than the effective amount when the drug is administered systemically.
- 16. A method of treating a patient comprising the step of topically administering to the patient an effective amount of a micro or nanoparticulate drug formulation suitable for local or regional topical administration of an effective amount to provide relief from symptoms associated with a disease or disorder in a region in the patient in need thereof, wherein the effective amount is less than the effective amount when the drug is administered systemically.
- 28. A method for treating endometriosis by decreasing the discomfort associated with endometriosis comprising administering to the mucosal membranes of the female reproductive tract danazole in a form promoting quick uptake into the blood stream, wherein the danazole is administered in an effective amount which is less than the effective amount when the drug is administered systemically.
- 31. A composition for treating endometriosis comprising danazole in a form promoting quick uptake into the blood stream when applied to the mucosal membranes of the female reproductive tract, wherein danazole is in a form delivering an effective amount to decrease the discomfort of endometriosis which is less than the effective amount when the drug is administered systemically.
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