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"Associated Press14:57 PM Jan, 27, 2006 EST

WASHINGTON -- The first inhalable version of insulin won federal
approval Friday, giving millions of adult diabetics an alternative to
some of the injections they now endure.

The Food and Drug Administration said the Pfizer Inc. insulin, to be
marketed as "Exubera," is the first new way of delivering insulin
since the discovery of the hormone in the 1920s.

Pfizer jointly developed the drug and dispenser with Sanofi-Aventis
and Nektar Therapeutics. It should be available to patients by
midyear, Pfizer said."

When will new inhalable insulin be available in Canada?

Thank you 

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Hello uzzz,

Unfortunately "No time soon" seems to be the general answer.

"Drug companies generally apply for approval in Canada after they get
the go-ahead from the FDA. Pfizer doesn't expect the drug will be
approved in Canada anytime soon, a spokesperson said.

In clinical trials, people taking Exubera reported side-effects such
as cough, shortness of breath, sore throat and dry mouth.

Smokers or those who have quit in the last six months should not use
Exubera, the FDA said. It is also not recommended for people with
asthma, bronchitis or emphysema.

European regulators approved the drug for use in adults on Thursday."
http://www.cbc.ca/story/science/national/2006/01/27/insulin-inhale060127.html

Maybe another researcher can be a bit more specific.

Good luck!

Regards

THX1138

I sincerely appreciate your comment. Thanks.