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Respiratory dispersion for metered dose inhalers comprising perforated microstructures

US8246934B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 3, 2010
Grant dateAug 21, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/926
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A respiratory dispersion for pulmonary delivery comprises one or more bioactive agents, a suspension medium, and a plurality of perforated microstructures having a mean aerodynamic diameter of less than 5 μm. The suspension medium comprises at least one propellant and permeates the perforated microstructures.

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