Specially formulated compositions of inhaled nintedanib and nintedanib salts

Disclosed herein are formulations of nintedanib and salts thereof, indolinone derivative compounds and salts thereof for aerosolization and use of such formulations for the prevention or treatment of various fibrotic, carcinogenic, vascular and viral infectious diseases, including diseases associated with the lung, heart, kidney, liver, eye, central nervous system and surgical sites. Formulations and delivery options described herein allow for efficacious local delivery of nintedanib or a indolinone derivative compound or salt thereof. Methods include inhalation procedures, indications and manufacturing processes for production and use of the compositions described. Also included are methods for identifying compounds and indications that benefit by reformulation and inhalation administration.