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Method and apparatus for intrapulmonary delivery of heparin

US4679555A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 1984
Grant dateJul 14, 1987
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M15/009
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An apparatus comprised of a canister having a valved opening thereon and containing, under pressure, heparin and a low boiling point propellant is disclosed. The valved opening can be activated to release a metered dose of aerosolized heparin to a patient or preferably to an inhalation device which improves efficiency with respect to the amount of heparin reaching the lungs of the patient.

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