Aerosol dispersions of particles with active pharmaceutical ingredients
US8540969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P33/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Aerosols containing a plurality of aqueous droplets, each droplet containing on average at least one essentially-neutral particle sized to fit within the droplet are provided. Aerosols wherein an active pharmaceutical ingredient is attached to, or otherwise incorporated in the essentially neutral particles are also provided. Methods for administering an active pharmaceutical ingredient to a subject in need thereof via inhalation of these aerosols, preferably via nebulizer, are also provided.
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