Delivery of stimulants through an inhalation route

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PATENT NO 6994843
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10815527

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The present invention relates to the delivery of stimulants through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing stimulants that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a stimulant is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a thin coating of a stimulant, on a solid support, to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5% stimulant degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering a stimulant through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of a stimulant drug and b) a device for dispensing said thin coating a stimulant 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
Rabinowitz, Joshua D Mountain View, CA 164 11484
Zaffaroni, Alejandro C Atherton, CA 109 9247

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