Many compounds with proven pharmacological activity have undesirable administration characteristics, such as reduced solubility and bioavailability. When employed without chemical modifications, they do not result in effective drugs, or are of limited use. This is common in absorption drugs in the stomach and the proximal part of the small intestine or that are degraded at alkaline pH.
- 98% rate of water-soluble drug loading (superior to most correlated studies); - Potentiation of the bioavailability of drugs administered orally; - Reduction of adverse drug effects; - Porous and resistant tablets and capsules; - Greater posologic convenience to the patient; - Technological basis for the development and improvement of new drugs. These properties give drug delivery systems special market attention because of the great therapeutic benefits and associated economic advantages.