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Details for Patent: 6,716,416


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Summary for Patent: 6,716,416
Patent landscape, scope, and claims:
Title: Delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route
Abstract:The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles comprising at least 5 percent by weight of an antipsychotic. In a method aspect of the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivered to a mammal through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a composition, wherein the composition comprises at least 5 percent by weight of an antipsychotic, to form a vapor; and, b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol comprising particles, which is inhaled by the mammal. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an antipsychotic through an inhalation route to a mammal is provided which comprises: a) a composition comprising at least 5 percent by weight of an antipsychotic; and, b) a device that forms an antipsychotic containing aerosol from the composition, for inhalation by the mammal.
Inventor(s): Rabinowitz; Joshua D. (Mountain View, CA), Zaffaroni; Alejandro C. (Atherton, CA)
Assignee: Alexza Molecular Delivery Corporation (Palo Alto, CA)
Application Number:10/152,639
Patent Claim Types:
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Composition; Delivery; Use;

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