Patent ID: 7225805
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A drug dispensing device for repetitive dispensing on successive inhalations of a drug released from a pressurised drug source with a can body, a delivery stem and a valve which is normally open in use of the device, the dispenser comprising: a hollow body having: a drug disperser for dispersing the delivered drug towards the patient breathing opening, a drug duct from the junction member to the drug disperser, and repetitive dose release means comprising: the valve and the actuator being so arranged that: on inhalation, with the breath detection member detecting such, the valve is opened to allow pressurised drug through a downstream portion of the drug duct and disperse from the drug disperser in the patient breathing opening; the arrangement permitting a small dose of the drug to be repetitively released on each breath by the patient.