The present invention relates to aerosols containing of atenolol,
pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol that are used in inhalation
therapy. In a method aspect of the present invention, of atenolol,
pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol is administered to a
patient through an inhalation route. The method comprises: a) heating a
thin layer of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol, 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
of atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol through an
inhalation route is provided which comprises: a) a thin coating of an
atenolol, pindolol, esmolol, propranolol, or metoprolol composition and
b) a device for dispensing said thin coating as a condensation aerosol.