Method and device for controlling drug pharmacokinetics
First Claim
1. A method for delivering insulin to a subject comprising utilizing at least one delivery device to deliver insulin to the subject, wherein insulin is delivered to both the intradermal and the subcutaneous compartments, wherein the delivery device comprises a single needle or cannula, wherein the single needle or cannula comprises a side port that delivers insulin into the intradermal compartment, and wherein the single needle or cannula further comprises an end port that delivers insulin into the subcutaneous compartment, wherein the end port inserts into the subject'"'"'s skin at a depth of at least about 2.0 mm to about 5.0 mm.
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Abstract
Methods and devices for administration of substances into at least two compartments of skin for systemic absorption and improved pharmacokinetics, based on biphasic or bimodel kinetic profiling.
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- 1. A method for delivering insulin to a subject comprising utilizing at least one delivery device to deliver insulin to the subject, wherein insulin is delivered to both the intradermal and the subcutaneous compartments, wherein the delivery device comprises a single needle or cannula, wherein the single needle or cannula comprises a side port that delivers insulin into the intradermal compartment, and wherein the single needle or cannula further comprises an end port that delivers insulin into the subcutaneous compartment, wherein the end port inserts into the subject'"'"'s skin at a depth of at least about 2.0 mm to about 5.0 mm.
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