Abstract: The invention relates to synchronous drug delivery composition comprising a polymeric matrix which comprises hydrogel blended with a hydrophobic polymer, so as to form an erodible matrix, a drug, and, optionally, an agent which enhances intestinal drug absorption and/or an agent which inhibits intestinal drug degradation, wherein erosion of the erodible matrix, permits synchronous release of the drug, the hydrogel and the intestinal drug absorption agent and/or the agent which inhibits intestinal drug degradation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 31, 2003
Date of Patent:
March 13, 2007
Assignee:
Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Inventors:
Abraham Rubinstein, Michael Friedman, Muhammad Baluom, Boaz Tirosh