How Polymer Science is Changing the Functiona Role of Capsules

摘要

New developments in polymer science are broadening the role that capsules play in drug delivery, formulation science and medical research. Today options exist to achieve immediate, delayed, controlled, site-specific or colon-targeted release. Specialized capsules can now play a functional role in improving bioavailability, meet the clinical needs for specific plasma time-course profiles, avoid site-specific degradation in the Gl tract, and improve drug efficacy for patients.