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