Delivery of rizatriptan or zolmitriptan through an inhalation route

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7018621
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10792012

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The present invention relates to the delivery of compounds for the treatment of migraine and headache through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing rizatriptan or zolmitriptan that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, rizatriptan or zolmitriptan is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin layer of rizatriptan or zolmitriptan on a solid support to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5% drug degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering rizatriptan or zolmitriptan through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of a rizatriptan or zolmitriptan composition; and, b) a device for dispending said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.

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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
Hale, Ron L Woodside, CA 72 5378
Rabinowitz, Joshua D Mountain View, CA 167 12353
Solas, Dennis W San Francisco, CA 67 8017
Zaffaroni, Alejandro C Atherton, CA 109 9857

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