Patent attributes
The present invention relates to the delivery of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing NSAIDs that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an NSAID is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a coating of an NSAID, on a solid support, to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through the heated vapor to produce aerosol particle having less than 5% NSAID degradation products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering an NSAID through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a coating of an NSAID composition and b) a device for dispensing said coating as a condensation aerosol.
