Compositions and methods for increasing the oral absorption of antimicrobials
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1. A pharmaceutical composition for oral delivery of a cephalosporin comprising:
- a) a composition consisting of;
(i) carrageenan;
(ii) at least one cephalosporin entrained within or ionically bound to the biopolymer;
(iii) at least one metal cation entrained within or ionically bound to the biopolymer or the cephalosporin; and
b) an absorption enhancer.
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing absorption of antibacterial agents, particularly third generation cephalosporin antibacterial agents, in oral dosage solid and/or suspension forms. Specifically, the composition is comprised of a biopolymer that is preferably swellable and/or mucoadhesive, a antimicrobial agent, and a cationic binding agent contained within the biopolymer such that the binding agent is tonically bound or complexed to at least one member selected from the group consisting of the biopolymer and the antimicrobial agent.
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1. A pharmaceutical composition for oral delivery of a cephalosporin comprising:
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a) a composition consisting of; (i) carrageenan; (ii) at least one cephalosporin entrained within or ionically bound to the biopolymer; (iii) at least one metal cation entrained within or ionically bound to the biopolymer or the cephalosporin; and b) an absorption enhancer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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