Sustained release kinetics describes the advanced pharmacological principle and the specific design of a drug formulation engineered to deliver a therapeutic agent into the body at a predetermined, controlled, and stable rate over an extended period. This controlled delivery mechanism is intentionally designed to contrast with the rapid peak-and-trough profile characteristic of conventional immediate-release dosage forms. The primary clinical goal is to maintain the plasma drug concentrations consistently within the optimal therapeutic window, maximizing efficacy while minimizing dose-related side effects.
Origin
The concept of sustained release emerged from the critical need to improve patient adherence and reduce adverse effects by mitigating the large fluctuations in systemic drug levels. Early pharmaceutical scientists developed various polymer matrices, coatings, and specialized reservoir systems to precisely modify the dissolution and absorption rates of drugs, which led to the formalized study of release kinetics, the science of reaction rates applied to drug delivery.
Mechanism
The mechanism of sustained release is dependent upon the physical and chemical properties of the dosage form, typically involving one or a combination of processes: diffusion through a non-soluble polymer matrix, slow dissolution of a drug from a slowly eroding coating, or controlled passage through a semi-permeable membrane. For subcutaneous hormone pellets, the primary mechanism is the slow dissolution and diffusion of the compacted hormone through the surrounding tissue, ensuring a steady, near-physiological concentration of the steroid over a period of several months.
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