Recently 3D printing also allowed the creation of 3D models that allowed surgeons to practice brain procedures for children before actually doing it. However in what appears to be the first, it looks like the FDA has recently approved the creation of 3D printed drugs as well. Aprecia Pharmaceuticals on Monday, August 3, 2015 said the FDA approved Spritam for adults and children who suffer from certain types of seizures caused by epilepsy.
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SPRITAM’s 3D-printed designed makes it water soluble with a minimal amount of liquid, which absorbs into the blood stream in less than 10 seconds.
The You can introduce.S. Food and Drug Administration has, the first time, given approval a drug which utilizes 3D printing technology, pavestone the process for possible adaptability of gear to match your needs. Aprecia Pharmaceuticals has developed a way of producing individually dosed tablets that dissolve on contact with liquid.
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Aprecia calls the technology “ZipDose” and believes it could significantly improve how patients take medication. The fascinating part is that each tablet is produced using a layering technique similar to now common 3D printing.
The FDA has previously approved medical devices – including prosthetics – made with 3-D printing.
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More than 70 percent of epilepsy patients say they have forgotten or skipped taking a dose of medication – action that can undermine treatment and lead to damaging seizures.
