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US 8,555,875 B2Granted
Inhalation devices and related methods for administration of sedative hypnotic compounds
AssigneeMAP Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsRobert Owen Cook, Thomas A Armer
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Abstract
An inhalation device for administering one or more sedatives via pulmonary delivery for treating a sleep disturbance.
Claims23
A device for treating a sleep disturbance in a patient in need of such treatment, by pulmonary inhalation of a formulation, said device comprising:
- a sedative formulation;
- a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) adapted to administer said sedative formulation to the airways of the lungs via pulmonary inhalation;
- and
- wherein the formulation can induce sleep within 30 minutes of administration to the patient.
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A method for treating a sleep disturbance in a patient in need of such treatment said method comprising the steps of:
- administering to the patient a sedative formulation to the airways of the lungs via pulmonary inhalation using a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI);
- wherein the sedative formulation can induce sleep within 30 minutes of administration;
- thereby inducing sleep in the patient.
A kit for treating a sleep disturbance in a patient in need of such treatment, by pulmonary delivery of a sedative formulation, said kit comprising:
- a sedative formulation in a pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) adapted to administer said sedative formulation to the airways of the lungs via pulmonary inhalation;
- wherein the sedative formulation can induce sleep within 30 minutes of administration;
- instructions for the use of said pMDI;
- and
- a container for holding all other components of the kit.
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