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5.8<br />

AEROSOL DRUG DELIVERY<br />

Michael Hindle<br />

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia<br />

Contents<br />

5.8.1<br />

5.8.2<br />

5.8.3<br />

5.8.4<br />

5.8.5<br />

5.8.6<br />

5.8.7<br />

Introduction<br />

Human Respiratory Tract <strong>and</strong> Aerosol Particle Deposition<br />

5.8.2.1 Human Respiratory Tract<br />

5.8.2.2 Mechanisms of Particle Deposition<br />

5.8.2.3 Pharmacokinetics<br />

Therapeutic Indications for Aerosol Delivery<br />

5.8.3.1 Current Applications<br />

5.8.3.2 Future Applications<br />

Aerosol Drug Delivery Devices<br />

5.8.4.1 Introduction<br />

5.8.4.2 Characteristics of Ideal Delivery Device<br />

Metered Dose Inhalers<br />

5.8.5.1 Introduction<br />

5.8.5.2 Metered Dose Inhaler <strong>and</strong> HFA Reformulation<br />

5.8.5.3 Propellants<br />

5.8.5.4 Excipients<br />

5.8.5.5 Valves<br />

5.8.5.6 Actuators<br />

5.8.5.7 Canisters<br />

5.8.5.8 Breath Actuation<br />

5.8.5.9 Spacers<br />

5.8.5.10 Dose Counters<br />

Dry Powder Inhalers<br />

5.8.6.1 Introduction<br />

5.8.6.2 Size Reduction <strong>and</strong> Particle Formation Technologies<br />

5.8.6.3 Drug – Lactose Formulations<br />

5.8.6.4 Dry Powder Inhaler Design<br />

5.8.6.5 Exubera<br />

Nebulizers<br />

<strong>Pharmaceutical</strong> <strong>Manufacturing</strong> <strong>H<strong>and</strong>book</strong>: <strong>Production</strong> <strong>and</strong> Processes, edited by Shayne Cox Gad<br />

Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.<br />

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