abstract |
Sulfoalkyl ether-cyclodextrin (SAE-CD) based pharmaceutical formulations are provided by the present invention. These formulations comprise SAE-CD derivatives and a therapeutic agent, a major portion of which is not complexed to the SAE-CD. The present formulations are advantageously easier to prepare than other SAE-CD based formulations in the art yet provide similar or improved effectiveness. The SAE-CD derivative can be used to modify the bioavailability and/or rate of bioabsorption of therapeutic agents. |