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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 09, 2013
Filed:
Apr. 08, 2011
Richard P. Batycky, Newton, MA (US);
Giovanni Caponetti, Piacenza, IT;
Mariko Childs, Arlington, MA (US);
Elliot Ehrich, Lincoln, MA (US);
Karen Fu, Cambridge, MA (US);
Jeffrey S. Hrkach, Cambridge, MA (US);
Wen-i LI, Lexington, MA (US);
Michael M. Lipp, Framingham, MA (US);
Mei-ling Pan, Cambridge, MA (US);
Jason Summa, Arlington, MA (US);
Richard P. Batycky, Newton, MA (US);
Giovanni Caponetti, Piacenza, IT;
Mariko Childs, Arlington, MA (US);
Elliot Ehrich, Lincoln, MA (US);
Karen Fu, Cambridge, MA (US);
Jeffrey S. Hrkach, Cambridge, MA (US);
Wen-I Li, Lexington, MA (US);
Michael M. Lipp, Framingham, MA (US);
Mei-Ling Pan, Cambridge, MA (US);
Jason Summa, Arlington, MA (US);
Civitas Therapeutics, Inc., Chelsea, MA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed toward particles for delivery of epinephrine to the respiratory system and methods for treating a patient in need of epinephrine. The particles and respirable compositions comprising the particles of the present invention described herein comprise the bioactive agent epinephrine, or a salt thereof, as a therapeutic agent. The particles are preferably formed by spray drying. Preferably, the particles and the respirable compositions are substantially dry and are substantially free of propellents. In a preferred embodiment, the particles have aerodynamic characteristics that permit targeted delivery of epinephrine to the site(s) of action.