3D printed medicine
For the last decade, 3D printing technology has blurred the line between imagination and production. Computerized 3D printing technology has successfully put the technology to practical use and has developed the world's first 3D-printed Spritam (chemical name: Levetiracetam), a drug that treats seizures in epilepsy patients. These printed tablets, which are made by sandwiching the powdered chemical between liquid substances and binding at the light microscopic level, are extremely porous and dissolve quickly when in contact with the liquid. This is truly a unique property, and one that has a significant effect on the primary purpose of coping with sudden seizures. Production of high dose tablets with 3D printing: The production of high-dose, fast-dissipating tablets has become possible with 3D printing, allowing physicians to provide reliable drug customization and complete control over the immediate effect and intensity of dosing. Increase effectiveness: By ...