Delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route

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PATENT NO 7449175
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11481279

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The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an erectile dysfunction drug is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin film of an erectile dysfunction drug, on a solid support, to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5% erectile dysfunction drug degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an erectile dysfunction drug through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin film of an erectile dysfunction drug composition and b) a device for dispensing said thin film as a condensation aerosol.

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ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS INCMOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94043

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rabinowitz, Joshua D Princeton, NJ 164 11477
Zaffaroni, Alejandro C Atherton, CA 109 9243

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