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. 1997 Apr;14(4):438-43.
doi: 10.1023/a:1012087130114.

Influence of metering chamber volume and water level on the emitted dose of a suspension-based pMDI containing propellant 134a

R O Williams 3rd  1 , J Liu, J J Koleng
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Influence of metering chamber volume and water level on the emitted dose of a suspension-based pMDI containing propellant 134a

R O Williams 3rd et al. Pharm Res. 1997 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: To determine the influence of metering chamber volume of a valve and water content of an aerosol formulation containing propellant 134a on dose delivery through the valve (DDV) and aerodynamic particle size distribution of the emitted dose.

Methods: The drug was admixed with ethanol, sonicated, and metered into cans. Valois DF10 RC valves were crimped onto the cans and propellant 134a was gassed through the valve. The DDV was determined using a dosage sampling tube. Aerodynamic particle size distributions were determined by cascade impaction. The water content was determined by Karl Fisher titration.

Results: The DDV increased linearly and the aerodynamic particle size distribution was not influenced as the metering chamber volume of the valve was increased. More drug was emitted from the valve from the initial actuations of the can than from the end. Valves with larger metering chamber volumes demonstrated less variability in DDV than those with smaller metering chamber volumes for the initial actuations. The DDV determined for actuations at the end of the can decreased as water was added extemporaneously. The mass median aerodynamic diameter (MMAD) increased as the water level was increased in the formulation. The geometric standard deviation (GSD) and percent respirable fraction (RF) were not influenced by metering chamber volume or water content.

Conclusions: The valve chosen for the development of pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) formulations with propellant HFA 134a must be investigated to determine the uniformity of drug delivery. The presence of water influences the characteristics of the emitted dose.

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