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