Pharmaceutical compositions and devices for their administration
US6413496B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/006
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device for providing pharmaceutical doses comprising a container, filled with a pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically active agent in a solution of liquified 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC-134a), or 1,1,1,2,3,3,3 heptafluoropropane (HFC-227) and a carrier. The carrier can be a pharmaceutically acceptable alcohol, polyol, (poly)alkoxy derivative, fatty acid alkyl ester, polyalkylene glycol, or dimethyl sulphoxide. The device includes a valve arranged for delivering aerosol doses of said pharmaceutical composition to the exterior of the container, and at least a portion of the device is formed from a polyester.
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