Gas and gaseous precursor filled microspheres as topical and subcutaneous delivery vehicles
AssigneeImaRx Pharmaceutical Corp.
InventorsEvan C. Unger, Terry O. Matsunaga, David Yellowhair
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Abstract
Gas and gaseous precursor filled microspheres, and foams thereof, provide novel topical and subcutaneous delivery vehicles for various active ingredients, including drugs and cosmetics.
Claims60
A composition comprising a gas filled lipid-containing microsphere comprising at least about 50% gas in the interior thereof and an effective amount of a therapeutic agent or a cosmetic for topical or subcutaneous application to a selected tissue of a patient, wherein said therapeutic agent is selected from the group consisting of anti-fungal agents, hormones, vitamins, peptides, enzymes, anti-allergic agents, anti-coagulation agents, antituberculars, antivirals, antibiotics, antibacterials, antiinflammatory agents, antiprotozoans, local anesthetics, growth factors, cardiovascular agents, diuretics, and radioactive compounds.
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