Abstract: The present invention provides a medical aerosol suspension formulation of MDI administration, comprising: a) micronized pa-agonist; b) micronized corticosteroid; c) a sib-therapextric quantity of a moisture-scavenger excipient; and d) a HFA propellant; wherein (a), (b), and (c) and their respective relative amounts are selected such that they associate to form floccules having a density substantially the same as that of the HFA propellant.

Abstract: The present invention provides dry powder formulations for inhalation having improved moisture resistance such that the powders maintain a high fine particle dosage or fine particle fraction following storage under relatively extreme temperature and humidity conditions.

Abstract: In a metered dose inhaler, comprising a canister and metering valve, containing a suspension aerosol formulation comprising particles of formoterol fumarate dihydrate and fluticasone propionate suspended in an HFA propellant, a method of reducing deposition of particles on the surfaces of the canister and the metering valve, the method comprising the step of adding a wetting agent to the formulation.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a highly stable pharmaceutical aerosol suspension formulation suitable for use in a metered dose inhaler, the formulation comprising formoterol fumarate di-hydrate in suspension, a steroid in suspension, a propellant and ethanol, the method comprising the steps of drying the formoterol fumarate di-hydrate to a water content of 4.8 to 4.28%.

Abstract: In a metered dose inhaler, comprising a canister and metering valve, containing a suspension aerosol formulation comprising particles of formoterol fumarate dihydrate and fluticasone propionate suspended in an HFA propellant, a method of reducing deposition of particles on the surfaces of the canister and the metering valve, the method comprising the step of adding a wetting agent to the formulation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medical aerosol suspension formulation of MDI administration, comprising: a) micronized pa-agonist; b) micronized corticosteroid; c) a sib-therapextric quantity of a moisture-scavenger excipient; and d) a HFA propellant; wherein (a), (b), and (c) and their respective relative amounts are selected such that they associate to form floccules having a density substantially the same as that of the HFA propellant.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a highly stable pharmaceutical aerosol suspension formulation suitable for use in a metered dose inhaler, the formulation comprising formoterol fumarate di-hydrate in suspension, a steroid in suspension, a propellant and ethanol, the method comprising the steps of drying the formoterol fumarate di-hydrate to a water content of 4.8 to 4.28%.

Abstract: The present invention provides dry powder formulations for inhalation having improved moisture resistance such that the powders maintain a high fine particle dosage or fine particle fraction following storage under relatively extreme temperature and humidity conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical powders for inhalation produced by a method consisting of a first step of mixing particles of a force-controlling agent selected from a salt of a fatty acid with particles of one or more pharmacologically active materials and a second step of sieving or blending the powder with a carrier material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of making a powder for inhalation comprising a first step of mixing particles of a force-controlling agent selected from the group consisting of phospholipids, titanium dioxide, aluminum dioxide, silicon dioxide, starch, and salts of fatty acids, with particles of one or more pharmacologically active materials, wherein the mixing is achieved by one or more of the processes of sieving, mixing or blending, and wherein the mixing results in the particles of the force-controlling agent being disposed on the surface of the particles of the one or more pharmacologically active materials as either a particulate coating or as a continuous or discontinuous film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for making a stabilized medical aerosol suspension formulation for administration by a pressurized metered dose inhaler.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for making a stabilized powder formulation for inhalation comprising a macromolecule in lyophilized form, a crystalline carrier material, and magnesium stearate.

Abstract: The present invention provides dry powder formulations for inhalation having improved moisture resistance such that the powders maintain a high fine particle dosage or fine particle fraction following storage under relatively extreme temperature and humidity conditions.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of producing a highly stable pharmaceutical aerosol suspension formulation suitable for use in a metered dose inhaler, the formulation comprising formoterol fumarate di-hydrate in suspension, a steroid in suspension, a propellant and ethanol, the method comprising the steps of drying the formoterol fumarate di-hydrate to a water content of 4.8 to 4.28%.

Abstract: A dry powder suitable for inhalation in a dry powder inhaler, the powder comprising a carrier, an active agent and at least 0.5% by weight of magnesium stearate, the powder being further characterized in that the less than 10% of the surface of the carrier material is covered with particles of magnesium stearate. The invention is also directed to a method of making dry powders by blending together the ingredients mentioned in a diffusion blender for a period of time that is less than 60 minutes.

Abstract: A dry powder suitable for inhalation n a dry powder inhaler, the powder comprising a carrier, an active agent and at least 0.5% by weight of magnesium stearate, the powder being further characterized in that the less than 10% of the surface of the carrier material is covered with particles of magnesium stearate. The invention is also directed to a method of making dry powders by blending together the ingredients mentioned in a diffusion blender for a period of time that is less than 60 minutes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to newly identified genes that encode proteins that are involved in the synthesis of L-ascorbic acid (hereinafter also referred to as Vitamin C). The invention also features polynucleotides comprising the full-length polynucleotide sequences of the novel genes and fragments thereof, the novel polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides and fragments thereof, as well as their functional equivalents. The present invention also relates to the use of said polynucleotides and polypeptides as biotechnological tools in the production of Vitamin C from microorganisms, whereby a modification of said polynucleotides and/or encoded polypeptides has a direct or indirect impact on yield, production, and/or efficiency of production of the fermentation product in said microorganism. Also included are methods/processes of using the polynucleotides and modified polynucleotide sequences to transform host microorganisms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a medicinal aerosol suspension formulation for MDI administration, comprising: a) micronised pa-agonist; b) micronised corticosteroid; c) a siib-therapexrtic quantity of a moisture-scavenger excipient; and d) a HFA propellant; wherein (a), (b) and (c) and their respective relative amounts are selected such that they associate to form floccules having a density substantially the same as that of the HFA propellant.

Abstract: In a metered dose inhaler, comprising a canister and metering valve, containing a suspension aerosol formulation comprising particles of formoterol fumarate dihydrate and fluticasone propionate suspended in an HFA propellant, a method of reducing deposition of particles on the surfaces of the canister and the metering valve, the method comprising the step of adding a wetting agent to the formulation.

Abstract: A dry powder suitable for inhalation n a dry powder inhaler, the powder comprising a carrier, an active agent and at least 0.5% by weight of magnesium stearate, the powder being further characterized in that the less than 10% of the surface of the carrier material is covered with particles of magnesium stearate. The invention is also directed to a method of making dry powders by blending together the ingredients mentioned in a diffusion blender for a period of time that is less than 60 minutes.