Dosing considerations for inhaled biologics

Publication date: Available online 24 July 2018Source: International Journal of PharmaceuticsAuthor(s): Silvia Ferrati, Tian Wu, Sekhar R. Kanapuram, Hugh D.C. SmythAbstractThe number of biologics in the therapeutic development pipeline is increasing including those delivered though inhalation (Morales, 2017, Fathe, 2016). Biologics comprise a broad variety of complex macromolecules with unique physicochemical characteristics. These distinctive characteristics control their pharmacological mechanisms of action, stability, and ultimately affect their processing, formulation, and delivery requirements. This review systematically covers crucial aspects of biologic powders formulations and dry powder inhalers which need to be taken into consideration to establish the drug loading and the payload to be delivered to reach the desired clinical dose.Graphical abstract
Source: International Journal of Pharmaceutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research