Delivery of sedative-hypnotics through an inhalation route

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7445768
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11500735

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

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ALEXZA PHARMACEUTICALS INCCALIFORNIA USA CALIFORNIA

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rabinowitz, Joshua D Princeton, NJ 167 12353
Zaffaroni, Alejandro C Atherton, CA 109 9857

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