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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 30, 2004
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2001
David Lewis, Parma, IT;
David Ganderton, Devon, GB;
Brian Meakin, Claverton Down Bath, GB;
Paolo Ventura, Parma, IT;
Gaetano Brambilla, Parma, IT;
Raffaella Garzia, Parma, IT;
Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., Parma, IT;
Abstract
In a solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler which comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility compound the use of a mixture of HFA 134 and HFA 227 allows to modulate the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler to target specific regions of the respiratory tract. Moreover the fine particle dose (FPD) of the active ingredient in the composition increases by reducing the metering chamber volume.