Abstract: Formulations for the administration through pressurized metered dose aerosol inhalers containing an anticholineric drug in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a cosolvent and a low volatility component, and the use thereof in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Abstract: Aerosol solution formulations for use in an aerosol inhaler which comprise 8-hydroxy-5-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-2-[[(1R)-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methylethyl]amino]-ethyl]-2(1H)-quinolinone or a salt thereof, in particular the hydrochloride salt (TA 2005), as an active ingredient, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, and a cosolvent, stabilized by addition of a specific small amount of a high concentrated phosphoric acid exhibit improved shelf life. The formulation may be optionally contained in a can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces lined with an inert organic coating.

Abstract: The invention discloses formulations for administration with pressurized metered dose inhalers containing as active ingredient esters of 3,17-dihydroxy oestratriene derivatives, in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, optionally one or more co-solvents, and their use for the treatment of postmenopausal symptoms as well as of menstrual migraine headaches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for use in the administration of 2(1H)-quinolinone derivatives long-acting ?2-agonists by inhalation. In particular this invention relates to a chemically stable highly efficient TA 2005 HFA solution formulation to be administered by pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) characterized by a deep lung penetration. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of said formulation and to its use in respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for use in the administration of a long-acting ?2-agonist by inhalation. In particular this invention relates to a chemically stable highly efficient formoterol HFA solution formulation to be administered by pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) characterized by a deep lung penetration. The invention also relates to methods for the preparation of said formulation and to its use in respiratory diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs) having part or all of their internal surfaces consisting of stainless steel, anodised aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating; and to compositions to be delivered with said MDIs.

Abstract: The invention discloses an aerosol pharmaceutical composition comprising a medicament in solution in a mixture of a hydrfluoroalkane propellant and one or more co-solvents wherein the aerosol liquid droplets delivered on actuation of the inhaler have a particle size comprised between 0.5 ?m and 2.5 ?m, with a mass median aerodynamic diameter of about 1-2 ?m and wherein the fine particle fraction is at least 30%.

Abstract: A medicinal aerosol product comprising a pressurized metered dose inhaler, including a canister (1) equipped with a metering valve and containing a medicinal aerosol solution formulation, and an actuator (2) comprising a nozzle block (14) defining an actuator orifice (6) leading to an expansion chamber, wherein the formulation includes a cannabinoid, a hydrofluorocarbon propellant and an optional amount of an alcohol co-solvent, and the actuator orifice (6) has a diameter of about 0.30 mm or less, and/or is laser drilled.

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 m compound the use of a mixture of HFA 134a 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.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medicinal aerosol solution formulation product with improved chemical stability, comprising a pressurized metered dose inhaler, comprising an aerosol canister equipped with a metering valve and containing a medicinal aerosol solution formulation containing an active ingredient subject to a degradation by means of peroxides or other leachables, a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a co-solvent and optionally a low-volatility component, wherein optionally part or all of the internal surfaces of said inhaler consists of stainless steel, anodized aluminum or are lined with an inert organic coating, and wherein the canister has a rim with rounded edges which avoids contact of a sharp edge with the rubber materials used as valve gaskets.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs) having part or all of their internal surfaces consisting of stainless steel, anodised aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating; and to compositions to be delivered with said MDIs.

Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler. The composition is stabilized by using a small amount of mineral acid and a suitable can having part or all of its internal metallic surfaces made of stainless steel, anodized aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions which contain a corticosteroid, a propellant, a cosolvent, and an antioxidant are useful for the treatment of bronchial disorders by administration via a pressurized metered dose inhaler.

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 134a 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.

Abstract: An aerosol solution composition for use in an aerosol inhaler comprises an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane, a cosolvent and optionally a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler.

Abstract: A composition for use in an aerosol inhaler, the composition comprising an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA), a cosolvent and further comprising a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler, filling of an aerosol container and use of the composition for the administration of active materials by inhalation.

Abstract: A composition for use in an aerosol inhaler, the composition comprising an active material, a propellant containing a hydrofluoroalkane (HFA), a cosolvent and further comprising a low volatility component to increase the mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) of the aerosol particles on actuation of the inhaler, filling of an aerosol container and use of the composition for the administration of active materials by inhalation.

Abstract: The invention discloses formulations for administration through pressurized metered dose inhalers containing as active ingredient a glucocorticoid, in particular the (22R) epimer of budesonide, in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a cosolvent and a suitable additive, and their use in the treatment of asthma and other bronchopulmonary disorders.

Abstract: Formulations for the administration through pressurized metered dose aerosol inhalers containing an anticholineric drug in solution in a hydrofluorocarbon propellant, a cosolvent and a low volatility component, and the use thereof in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of pressurised metered dose inhalers (MDIs) having part or all of their internal surfaces consisting of stainless steel, anodised aluminium or lined with an inert organic coating; and to compositions to be delivered with said MDIs.