Therapeutic preparations for inhalation
US6436902B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for pulmonary administration of full-length parathyroid hormone to mamnmalian hosts for the treatment of osteoporosis. Thus there is provided a therapeutic preparation comprising a human full-length parathyroid hormone, or homologues thereof, in the form of a dry powder suitable for inhalation in which at least 50% of said dry powder consists of (a) particles having a diameter of up to 10 microns; or (b) agglomerates of such particles.
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