Abstract

COLON TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: PHARMACEUTICAL APPROACHES WITH CURRENT TRENDS

Pawar Dhanashree G*, Darekar Avinash B, Saudagar Ravindra B.

ABSTRACT

Colon drug delivery system is gaining importance in most of the days because colon is a site where in both local and systemic delivery of drugs can take place. This article gives an overview on anatomy and physiology of the colon and approaches utilized for colon targeted drug delivery. This article also discusses advantages & limitations of the different approaches & evaluation for site specific drug delivery to colon.

Keywords: Colon, pH, microflora, inflammatory bowel disease, approaches.