title: Pulmonary delivery of inhalable nanoparticles: dry powder inhalers.
abstract: Pulmonary administration of inhalable nanoparticles (NPs) is an emerging area of interest. Dry powder inhalers may offer particular advantages for pulmonary administration of NPs. This article reviews research performed on the formulation of inhalable NPs as dry powder to achieve deep-lung deposition and enhance NP redispersibility. Moreover, the article summarizes up-to-date in vivo applications of inhalable NPs as dry powder inhalers.
authors: Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2N8, Canada.
authors: M H D Kamal
authors: MH
authors: Al-Hallak
authors: Muhammad Khan
authors: MK
authors: Sarfraz
authors: Shirzad
authors: S
authors: Azarmi
authors: Wilson H
authors: WH
authors: Roa
authors: Warren H
authors: WH
authors: Finlay
authors: Raimar
authors: R
authors: Löbenberg
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000818:Animals; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D058995:Dry Powder Inhalers; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000378:metabolism; D053758:Nanoparticles; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage; D014018:Tissue Distribution
chemical_list: D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations