Muco-adhesive, controlled release formulation of levodopa and/or esters of levodopa and uses thereof
US12178919B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides an oral solid formulation comprising (a) a controlled release component comprising a core comprising levodopa, wherein the core is coated with a muco-adhesive coating and the muco-adhesive coating is externally coated with an enteric coating; and (b) an immediate release component comprising levodopa. The invention further provides a method for making and using the oral solid formulation.
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