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