The present invention relates to the delivery of antipsychotics through an
inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing
antipsychotics that are used in inhalation therapy. In a method aspect of
the present invention, an antipsychotic is delivered to a patient through
an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a composition,
wherein the composition comprises an antipsychotic, to form a vapor; and,
b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming a condensation aerosol
comprising particles with less than 5% antipsychotic drug degradation
products. In a kit aspect of the present invention, a kit for delivering
an antipsychotic through an inhalation route is provided which comprises:
a) a thin coating of an antipsychotic composition and b) a device for
dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.