Positive Results from Clinical Study of CVT-301, an Inhaled L-dopa for Parkinson’s Disease..

In continuation of my update on Levodopa....

The Phase 1 study (by Civitas Therapeutics, Inc) showed that CVT-301 achieved sufficient plasma levels of L-dopa through inhaled delivery to the lung, resulting in a pharmacokinetic profile that supports its therapeutic potential.  Immediate absorption and dose proportional pharmacokinetics were seen across all doses tested.  In addition, all doses tested of CVT-301 were safe and well tolerated.  

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Ref : http://civitastherapeutics.com/cms/sites/default/files/news/CVT-301%20Clinical%20results%20press%20release%20FINAL%2006Jan2012_0.pdf