A novel pulmonary delivery system--dry powder inhalers.
- Author:
Yue TANG
1
;
Jia-Bi ZHU
;
Xi-Jing CHEN
Author Information
1. Pharmaceutical Institute, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing 210009, China. tycpu2008@sina.com
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Administration, Topical;
Drug Delivery Systems;
Dry Powder Inhalers;
Lung;
Technology, Pharmaceutical;
methods
- From:
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica
2009;44(6):571-574
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Dry powder inhalers (DPIs) have received considerable attention because of their propellant-free composition and stability. DPIs include the DPI devices and inhalation powders. The purpose of this review is to address the development of the DPIs, including the mechanisms of absorption, the products, the devices, the preparation technology, and the characteristics.
