Delivery of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7449173
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11451852

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The present invention relates to aerosols containing alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam is administered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin layer of alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam, 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 alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam or triazolam through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of an alprazolam, estazolam, midazolam, or triazolam composition and b) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.

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ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS INCCALIFORNIA USA CALIFORNIA

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Rabinowitz, Joshua D Princeton, NJ 167 12353
Zaffaroni, Alejandro C Atherton, CA 109 9857

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