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Aerosol formulations containing micronized optically pure (R,R) formoterol for bronchodilating therapy

US6299863A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 2000
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/2059
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition are disclosed utilizing the pure (R,R) isomer of formoterol, which is a potent bronchodilator with reduced adverse effects, having a low incidence of the development of tolerance and having increased duration of action.

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