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Metered dose inhaler for salmeterol

US6143277A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 1996
Grant dateNov 7, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/0233
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

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

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