摘要 |
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical composition for intranasal or pulmonary delivery, wherein the composition comprises an artemisinin derivative and optionally one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients. The pharmaceutical composition may be for intranasal delivery, may be in the form of a nasal spray, a solution, a suspension, nasal drops, an insufflation powder or a nasal powder, and may be suitable for delivery using a nebulizer, insufflator,powder sprayer or powder inhaler. Alternatively, the pharmaceutical composition may be for pulmonary delivery, may be in the form of an aerosol composition or a powder, and may be suitable for delivery using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) or a dry powder inhaler (DPI). The present invention also relates to processes for preparing such compositions and to the use of such compositions for the treatment of malaria. |