By Katina Brady


There are many types of conditions that some people have suffered at some point in their life. On the other hand, there are also others who get to experience more serious conditions. And even though this is a rare occurrence, it still happens. The sad fact is that there is still no cure to it. Most of these conditions are known to be deadlier than others which can be really alarming.

In the hope of discovering ways to heal these conditions, many newer methods were created. And even if they are not as effective as they are presumed to be, they still serve a very effective purpose. One perfect example for this is the liposome. It would look like a tiny bubble that is made from the same material as that of the membrane of the cell. The main purpose for this is to help the medicines make their way to the proper areas. Because of the effectiveness, liposome manufacturing was started.

Many people claimed that the treatment was an effective means. But the truth is that there is still lacking research for it. And even though there are known benefits which makes it a potentially good method, the risks and draw backs cannot be denied as well. Before undergoing the method, you have to have an idea on what exactly you are going into.

One of the most notable advantage would be the increase of the effectiveness of the drug being transported. According to research, the therapeutic capacities of the medication was increased. And when it is encapsulated, the liposome tends to stabilize. Consequently, the drug also stabilizes.

The material fashioned into the liposome is the same as the cell membrane of the body. And because of this make up, it is a very safe means to carry medication to affected areas of the body. The other feature that is has is the flexible composition. It would not be easy to break it apart.

Most of the drugs being utilized by patients suffering from severe diseases are powerful and can be a toxic to the rest of the body. When it is carried by a liposome and it is also inside the capsule, the toxicity of the drug decreases. This also helps in shielding the rest of the tissues and the organs from harmful toxic that might be the cause of another condition.

If there are advantages, you can also expect that there are disadvantages. This is what happens when the method is not yet perfect, you have to know what these are before agreeing to take the medication. One of the known disadvantage would be low solubility. The matter cannot dissolve easily on the body. This means that it would take time before it can also take effect.

It is true that the toxic can be decreased significantly. But there are also instances when leakages happen. It is still not considered as the perfect means to carry drugs. There are more times when it was not able to reach the destination and broke apart along the way.

Even if it is already inside the capsule does not mean that it is already perfect. There is little percentage that it would be stable. And the production costs for this treatment is more expensive than others. You have to be prepared financially if you want to try it.




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