Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of trans-endometrial administered peptides and macromolecules

A. Huffman*, I. Shaked, A. Avramoff, G. Golomb

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Abstract

The pharmacokinetic considerations that are unique to the intrauterine (IU) route of macromolecule administration are discussed, and specific examples of macromolecules with high (insulin) and low (dextran 70 000 and polyethylene glycol 4000) absorption rates, following IU administration in rats are addressed. The pharmacodynamic aspects of IU administration are also discussed with specific focus on the differences between the continuous mode of peptide administration in contrast to the pulsatile mode and on counter-regulation by feedback mechanisms in the body. These issues are demonstrated by specific examples of the kinetics of action of calcitonin, erythropoietin and insulin following IU administration in rats.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)191-203
Number of pages13
JournalAdvanced Drug Delivery Reviews
Volume17
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 15 Nov 1995

Keywords

  • Bioavailability
  • Calcitonin
  • Concentration-effect relationship
  • Drug absorption
  • Erythropoietin
  • Input function
  • Insulin
  • Intrauterine administration
  • Polyethylene glycol
  • dextran

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