EXCIPIENTS IN DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLES

Application 1615/KOLNP/2006 published 2007-05-11, filed 2006-06-12
Injectable depot gel compositions and kits that provide an excipient for modulating a release rate and stabilizing beneficial agents are provided. Methods of administering and preparing such systems are also provided. The gel compositions comprise biodegradable, bioerodible polymers and water-immiscible solvents in amounts effective to plasticize the polymers and form gels with the polymers. Suitable excipients include pH modifiers, reducing agents, and antioxidants.

Applicant

1)ALZA CORPORATION
:1900 CHARLESTON ROAD, P.O.BOX 7210, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94039-7210 U.S.A.

Inventor

1)CHEN, GUOHUA 2)PRIEBE, DAVID, T. No of Pages : 41 No of Claims : 66

International Info

Classification: A61K 9/14
Publication Number: WO 2005/048989
Application Date: 2004-11-12

Priority Information

60/519,972 U.S.A. 2003-11-14