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Pharmaceutical compositions and method of using levodopa and carbidopa

US8815950B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 2005
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/198
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to stable dosage forms and compositions of levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of patients suffering from Parkinson's disease. The dosage forms and compositions comprise both solid and liquid formulations and result in stable pharmaceutical products. Such dosage forms and compositions comprise a metal chelator and a levodopa concentration from about 1 mg/mL to about 30 mg/mL.

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