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