| abstract |
The invention provides methods and compositions for the delivery of poorly absorbed drugs. In some embodiments, the drug is administered in the form of microparticles or nanoparticles. In other embodiments, the drug is encapsulated with polymer. In certain embodiments, the drug is administered in combination with an absorption enhancer. The invention further relates to dosing schedules to maintain the oral bioavailability of poorly absorbed drugs, such as paclitaxel. In another embodiment, the method involves administering inhibitors of one or more inhibitors of a drug efflux pump in combination with a poorly absorbed drug. |