Inventors:
Blair Jackson - Sudbury MA, US
David J. Bennett - Brighton MA, US
Raymond T. Bartus - San Diego CA, US
Dwaine F. Emerich - Cranston RI, US
Assignee:
Civitas Therapeutics, Inc. - Chelsea MA
International Classification:
A61K 9/14, A61K 31/24, A61K 31/195, A61K 31/135
US Classification:
424489, 424 46, 424488, 514561, 514565, 514538, 514646
Abstract:
In one aspect, the invention is related to a method of treating a patient with Parkinson's disease, the method including administering to the respiratory tract of the patient particles that include more than about 90 weight percent (wt %) of levodopa. The particles are delivered to the patient's pulmonary system, preferably to the alveoli or the deep lung.