초록 ▼

The apparatus for automatic administration and dosing of one or more drugs comprises a microdelivery device which may be implanted in or otherwise administered to an animal or human. The microdelivery device is configured to have at least one compartment containing at least one drug so that a plural

The apparatus for automatic administration and dosing of one or more drugs comprises a microdelivery device which may be implanted in or otherwise administered to an animal or human. The microdelivery device is configured to have at least one compartment containing at least one drug so that a plurality of doses of the drug(s) are held within the device. In accordance with the present invention, the microdelivery device selectively actuates a compartment to selectively release doses of the drug(s) to provide an efficacious dosing pattern. The microdelivery device employs a microprocessor, such as an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), preprogrammed with a desired dosing regimen and a timing circuit, such as a quartz oscillator, in order to administer the drug(s) according to the dosing regimen. Thus, the microdelivery device is programmable to effectuate the release of the drug(s) at a desired time to maintain efficacious levels of the drug while minimizing the amount of drug which must be used.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for automatic delivery of multiple doses of at least one drug, comprising:containment means for containing at least one drug therein;actuation means for selectively dispensing a substantially precise dose of the at least one drug from the containment means;co

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for automatic delivery of multiple doses of at least one drug, comprising:containment means for containing at least one drug therein;actuation means for selectively dispensing a substantially precise dose of the at least one drug from the containment means;controller means for substantially precisely controlling the actuation means in accordance with a desired dosing regimen; andtiming means for providing a timing signal to the controller means thereby allowing the controller means to control the actuation means at a substantially precise time.