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Metered dose inhaler for albuterol

US6131566A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1997
Grant dateOct 17, 2000
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0222
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A metered dose inhaler having all or part of its internal surfaces coated with one or more fluorocarbon polymers, optimally a blend of one or more fluorocarbon polymers in combination with one or more non-fluorocarbon polymers, for dispensing an inhalation drug formation comprising albuterol or a physiologically acceptable salt thereof and a fluorocarbon propellant, optionally in combination with one or more other pharmacologically active agents or one or more excipients.

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