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The method for automatic dosing of drugs utilizes a microdelivery device which may be implanted in or otherwise administered to an animal or human. A 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

The method for automatic dosing of drugs utilizes a microdelivery device which may be implanted in or otherwise administered to an animal or human. A 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. One primary function of the present invention is to release two or more pesticides in such a pattern that parasites are effectively controlled while preventing the development of tolerance to the drugs within the parasites. Preferably, 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.] A method for automatic delivery of at least one drug, comprising:selecting an electromechanical microdelivery system containing a plurality of doses of at least one drug contained within a plurality of compartments disposed therein to be administered to a patient;administ

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for automatic delivery of at least one drug, comprising:selecting an electromechanical microdelivery system containing a plurality of doses of at least one drug contained within a plurality of compartments disposed therein to be administered to a patient;administering the electromechanical microdelivery system to the patient;programming the electromechanical microdelivery system to dispense the at least one drug to the patient according to a predetermined dosing regimen;actuating the electromechanical microdelivery system to provide an initial dose of the at least one drug to the patient; andactuating the electromechanical microdelivery system to provide at least one other subsequent dose of the at least one drug to the patient at a predetermined time according to the dosing regimen.