Sustained release device for treatment of parkinson's disease and other disorders
AssigneeRegents of the University of Minnesota
InventorKhalafalla Bushara
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Abstract
Provided herewith is a device having one sachet or more than one nested sachet with the largest sachet made of, e.g., a non-dissolvable, porous, wettable and non-toxic material. The sachets are filled with a desired combination of medications and excipients to provide sustained dosing, blood levels and effects of the said combination of medications. The sachets can be arranged in such a configuration to be suitable for placement in the oral/buccal cavity with comfort and to deliver, e.g.. continuous or on-demand release of the desired medications for both transmucosal and gastrointestinal absorption. Also provided are containers for such devices.
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A device that comprises at least a first sachet nested inside a second sachet, wherein each sachet is made of porous, wettable and non-toxic materials, wherein each sachet comprises an effective amount of a medication selected to treat a disease or condition, wherein the device is configured in a shape and size such that the device can be placed in the mouth of a human subject.
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