Implantation Drug Delivery System | Introduction Advantage & Disadvantages | Concept of Implantation

#Implantation_Drug_Delivery_System #Implants #Osmoticpump Implants are small sterile solid masses consisting of a highly purified drug (with or without occupants) made by compression or molding or extrusion. Implants are drug delivery systems which provide controlled delivery of drug over a period of time at the site of implantation. Implants are intended for implantation in the body (usually subcutaneously) for the purpose of providing continuous release of the drug over long periods of time. Implants are administered by means of a suitable special injector or surgical incision. These are developed with a view to transmit drugs and fluids into the blood stream without the repeated insertion of needles These systems are particularly suited for delivery requirements of drugs such as insulin, steroids, antibiotics, analgesics, Biodegradable Non biodegradable Types of implant