The present invention relates to the delivery of erectile dysfunction
drugs through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols
containing erectile dysfunction drugs that are used in inhalation
therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, an erectile
dysfunction drug is delivered to a patient through an inhalation route.
The method comprises: a) heating a thin film of an erectile dysfunction
drug, on a solid support, to form a vapor; and, b) passing air through
the heated vapor to produce aerosol particles having less than 5%
erectile dysfunction drug degradation products. In a kit aspect of the
present invention, a kit for delivering an erectile dysfunction drug
through an inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin film
of an erectile dysfunction drug composition and b) a device for
dispensing said thin film as a condensation aerosol.