This invention relates to a sealed container containing a powder formulation comprising a dehydroepiandrosterone, its analogue(s) or salt(s) by itself or with a pharmaceutically or veterinarily acceptable carrier or diluent, and having a particle size of about 0.1 &mgr;m to about 100 &mgr;m. The formulation can be used to treat or prevent asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung inflammation, and other respiratory diseases or conditions. The formulation may be prepared by jet milling, and may be delivered through the respiratory tract or other routes using a nebulizer. The sealed container is provided in a device and/or a therapeutic kit.
本发明涉及一种装有粉末制剂的密封容器,该制剂本身或与药学上或兽医学上可接受的载体或稀释剂一起含有脱氢
表雄酮、其类似物或盐,其粒度约为 0.1mgr;m 至约 100mgr;m。该制剂可用于治疗或预防哮喘、慢性阻塞性肺病、肺部炎症和其他呼吸道疾病或病症。制剂可通过喷射研磨制备,并可使用雾化器通过呼吸道或其他途径输送。密封容器装在设备和/或治疗包中。