Reverse fluorocarbon emulsion compositions for drug delivery

摘要

A polar liquid-in-perfluorochemical emulsion or microemulsion for use in delivery of therapeutic or diagnostic agents. These compositions are formed by combining a discontinuous aqueous phase, a continuous fluorocarbon phase and a nonfluorinated surfactant. Further, the polar liquid-in-fluorochemical emulsions may be used to form multiple emulsions having an aqueous continuous phase. Such emulsions and microemulsions are suitable for the administration of pharmaceutical agents including genetic material.