Method and apparatus for pulmonary administration of dry powder alpha 1-antitrypsin
US5780014A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 13, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 14, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/073
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods are provided for administering .alpha.1-antitrypsin dry powder pulmonarily to a patient. In these methods, .alpha.1-antitrypsin is provided in a dry powder form which is aerosolized and administered to the patient. Apparatus are also provided for carrying out these methods. These methods and apparatus are may generally be used in the treatment of patients suffering from .alpha.1-antitrypsin deficiency and the functional derangements of emphysema.
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