New Drug Ring Inside Vagina May Prevent HIV, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy Reveals
A novel intravaginal ring implanted with anti-retroviral drug tablets, or pods, maintained steady state drug levels in the vaginal tissues, the key anatomic compartment for preventing sexual HIV transmission, says a study. The ring, designed to prevent transmission of HIV, was tested in pig-tailed macaque monkeys, and demonstrated sustained and controlled drug release and safety over 28 days, the study said.
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