Blar i forfatter Det helsevitenskapelige fakultet "Meland, Hilde-Gunn"
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Development of muds for improved vaginal therapy
Meland, Hilde-Gunn (Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-06-01)Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of vaginitis, condition often treated with oral metronidazole. However, due to unpleasant side effects, patient compliance is often reduced. Vaginal tablet with bioadhesive properties could enable a prolonged residence time and a sustained release of a drug at the site of infection. Vagina as a drug administration site is attractive due to high surface area, ...