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Composition and method for administration of pharmaceutically active substances

US5011678A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1989
Grant dateApr 30, 1991
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0043
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pharmaceutically active substances are administered in aerosol form by applying to a mucosal surface of the body a composition comprising a medically effective amount of a pharmaceutically active substance, a biocompatible amphiphilac steroid and a bicompatible (hydro/fluoro)carbon propellant.

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