Methods and unit dose formulations for the inhalation administration of aminoglycoside antibiotics
US8507454B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/04
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A patient suffering from an endobronchial infection is treated by administering to the patient for inhalation a dose of less than about 4.0 ml of a nebulized aerosol formulation comprising from about 60 to about 200 mg/ml of an aminoglycoside antibiotic, such as tobramycin, in a physiologically acceptable carrier in a time period of less than about 10 minutes. Unit dose devices for storage and delivery of the aminoglycoside antibiotic formulations are also provided.
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