Delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route

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PATENT NO 6783753
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10151626

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The present invention relates to the delivery of antidepressants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing an antidepressant that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles comprising at least 5 percent by weight of an antidepressant. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antidepressant is delivered to a mammal through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a composition, wherein the composition comprises at least 5 percent by weight of an antidepressant to form a vapor; and, b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles, which is inhaled by the mammal. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an antidepressant through an inhalation route to a mammal is provided which comprises: a) a composition comprising at least 5 percent by weight of an antidepressant; and, b) a device that forms an antidepressant containing aerosol from the composition, for inhalation by the mammal.

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ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS INC2091 STIERLIN CT MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rabinowitz, Joshua D Mountain View, CA 164 11475
Zaffaroni, Alejandro C Atherton, CA 109 9243

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