SURFACTANT-BASED GEL AS AN INJECTABLE, SUSTAINED DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLE

摘要

The present invention provides methods and compositions for the sustained delivery of beneficial agents. In certain embodiments, the invention provides compositions comprising a surfactant, a solvent, and a beneficial agent, wherein upon exposure to a hydrophilic environment, the surfactant and solvent form a viscous gel and the beneficial agents is dispersed or dissolved in the gel. In other embodiments, the invention provides compositions comprising a surfactant, a solvent, a hydrophilic media, and a beneficial agent, wherein the surfactant solvent, and hydrophilic media form a viscous gel and the beneficial agent is dispersed or dissolved in the gel.