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Ultrafine particle power for inhalation and method for production thereof

US5972388A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 7, 1997
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0075
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ultrafine particle powder for inhalation to be delivered mainly to a lower airway, containing specific cellulose lower alkyl ethers and a medicament, at least 80% of the powder having a particle size in the range of 0.5 to 10 .mu.m.

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