Methods and devices for providing prolonged drug therapy
AssigneeAlza Corporation
InventorsAndrew C. Lam, Padmaja Shivanand, Atul D. Ayer, Richard G. Weyers, Suneel K. Gupta, Diane R. Guinta, Carol A. Christopher, Samuel R. Saks, Lawrence G. Hamel, Jeri D. Wright, Zahedeh Hatamkhany
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Abstract
Methods and devices for maintaining a desired therapeutic drug effect over a prolonged therapy period are provided. In particular, oral dosage forms that release drug within the gastrointestinal tract at an ascending release rate over an extended time period are provided. The dosage forms may additionally comprise an immediate-release dose of drug.
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A method for treating ADD or ADHD comprising administering a dosage form comprising methylphenidate that provides a release of methylphenidate at an ascending release rate over an extended period of time.
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