Apparatus, methods, and systems for providing pharmaceutical compositions and administering medications to patients
A pharmaceutical composition and method for treating opioid overdose, opioid dependency, and xylazine exposure is disclosed, utilizing an aqueous solution of sodium chloride. This solution contains active ingredients such as naloxone and yohimbine in specific concentrations, with naloxone targeting opioid overdose and yohimbine aimed at counteracting xylazine effects. In various embodiments, additional components like tolazoline and different buffers can be included. The disclosure introduces a unique delivery system that features a capsule with a vibrating mesh atomizer for efficient administration. Specifically, for yohimbine, a dual-reservoir capsule design facilitates controlled mixing with diluents or buffers. The administration of this pharmaceutical composition can be achieved through multiple methods, including intramuscular, intravenous, and atomized routes. The atomizing device incorporates a removable cap and a resilient air bladder, ensuring effective drug delivery. This system offers precision and adaptability in treating conditions related to opioid overdose, dependency, and xylazine exposure.
1. A pharmaceutical composition in the form of droplets for oral administration to a patient, wherein the pharmaceutical composition is an aqueous solution comprising sodium chloride present in an amount of from 0.6% to 3% by weight per volume of the pharmaceutical composition; at least one active ingredient present in a total amount of from 0.025% to 25% by weight per volume of the pharmaceutical composition, the at least one active ingredient selected from the group consisting of naloxone, yohimbine, and albuterol; and having a pH of from 3 to 7.5; and wherein the pharmaceutical composition is prepared into the form of droplets by the process comprising:
providing the pharmaceutical composition in a reservoir of a capsule;
inserting the capsule into a receiving section of an atomizer; and
activating the atomizer to convert the pharmaceutical composition into the form of droplets by passing the aqueous solution through a vibrating mesh membrane undergoing piezoelectric vibration at a frequency of from 150 kHz to 300 KHz;
wherein each droplet created by the atomizer has a diameter of from 1.5 to 5 microns and wherein each droplet consists of the pharmaceutical composition.
2. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein the at least one active ingredient is naloxone present in an amount of from 4% to 6% by weight per volume of the pharmaceutical composition.
3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein, the at least one active ingredient is yohimbine present in an amount of from 2.5% to 6% by weight per volume of the pharmaceutical composition.
4. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , wherein, the at least one active ingredient is albuterol present in an amount of from 0.025% to 0.075% by weight per volume of the pharmaceutical composition.
5. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1 , further comprising tolazoline present in an amount of from 50% to 75% by weight per volume of the pharmaceutical composition.