title: Recent advances and patent perspectives in gastroretentive technology.
abstract: Gastroretentive drug delivery technology has emerged as an efficient approach for enhancing the bioavailability and controlled delivery of various therapeutic molecules. Myriad of patents issued in the vistas of gastroretentive technology have inspired scientific community worldwide to develop more innovative strategies for the fabrication of drug delivery devices which can be retained in stomach for a controlled period of time. The present paper describes various recent efforts and technological advancements of gastroretentive drug delivery systems along with potential advantages and available marketed preparations. Numerous significant patents concerning gastroretentive drug delivery devices are also highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra-136119, India.
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pahwa
authors.forename: Manisha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Vipin
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kumar
authors.forename: Kanchan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kohli
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001682:Biological Availability; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D015195:Drug Design; D005753:Gastric Mucosa / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D010330:Patents as Topic; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations