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Raloxifene Hydrochloric Acid In Vinegar

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Microspheres

There are many new ways that are currently being used to improve the oral bioavailability of protein therapeutics. One way is to create microspheres of the product. This can increase bioavailability of the oral route. There are some drugs that are have microsphere technology but no FDA approved oral microspheres peptides. There are a few drug products that have been microencapsulated, Micro-K, Raloxifene Hydrochloride, and insulin. The Micro-K is an FDA approved drug product and it provides an extended release oral dosage form that some patients prefer. It releases potassium slowly in the GI tract like other extended release forms.

Raloxifene Hydrochloride is an estrogen agonist/antagonist. Raloxifene acts like an estrogen …show more content…

There are a two main problems with peptide orally delivery with respect to liposomes. The first is can we get the liposomes in to the body through the GI track. Liposome are great at holding on to small drug molecules and have to be given with a needle. There is Abelcet and Marqibo for example are for invasive fungal infection and acute lymphoblastic leukemia respectively. There an epidural suspension that can be given for post-operative pain management. The uptake of liposomes from the GI track of current formulation is very poor. As mentions before there is harsh acids and enzymes that help human break down food can break the liposomes down. A second problem with the Gi is the mucus that is on the walls. Mucus is composed of water and other protein and salts and can be a barrier to lipophilic liposomes. To increase absorption of these liposomes though the mucus layer a new method involving Pluronic F127. Pluronic F127 is a hydrophilic non-ionic surfactant. That can increase penetration up to 700%. Once through the mucus layer intestinalcell can up take the liposomes and increase systemic …show more content…

It consist of a dry power, a holding chamber and the inhaler device. The dry powder is unit dosed for stability and ease of use. There is no need for refrigeration. After loading the chamber with the powder one inhalation occurs. The performance of Exubera is effective and well tolerated with most patients. It provides glycemic control that is similar to subcutaneous injections of insulin. Its market failings are mainly due an early market withdraw and poor economic benefit for Pfizer. The problems with Exubera go further though. There was very strict guideline, cost, and bulkiness of the device. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence made strong recommendation for the use of Exubera. Their guidelines stated that only patients with a phobia of needles should use this product. This hurt the pool of eligible patient because many patients preferred to not use needles if they don’t have to. The price of Exubera is out of most people’s price range. Compared to the cost of needles and pen needles the inhaler device is very expensive. The device does not fit in a pocket or nicely in a purse. With all of this down fall and the early with drawl Exubera

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