Described herein are diuretic condensation aerosols and methods of making
and using them. Kits for delivering a condensation aerosol are also
described. The diuretic aerosols typically comprise diuretic condensation
aerosol particles that comprise a diuretic compound. In some variations
the diuretic compound is selected from the group consisting of
bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide, muzolimine, spironolactone,
torsemide, triamterene, tripamide, BG 9928, and BG 9719. Methods of
treating edema using the described aerosols are also provided. In
general, the methods typically comprise the step of administering a
therapeutically effective amount of diuretic condensation aerosol to a
person with edema. The diuretic condensation aerosol may be administered
in a single inhalation, or may be administered in more than one
inhalation. Methods of forming a diuretic condensation aerosol are also
described. The methods typically comprise the steps of providing a
diuretic composition, vaporizing the composition to form a vapor, and
then condensing the diuretic composition vapor.