Delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route
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Jul 4, 2006
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Jan 30, 2004
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The present invention relates to the delivery of physiologically active compounds through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing physiologically active compounds that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, a physiologically active compound is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a composition, wherein the composition comprises a physiologically active compound, to form a vapor; and, b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles with less than 5% physiologically active compound degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering a physiologically active compound through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of a physiologically active compound composition and b) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.
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