Development of an in-situ forming implant system for levodopa and carbidopa for the treatment of parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT: Long-acting injectables have gained attraction as a system for treating chronic conditions due to their increased efficacy, safety, and patient compliance. Currently, patients with Parkinsons need to administer oral medications multiple times a day which imposes the significant risk of non-compliance. This study aimed to design an in-situ implant-forming system for controlled delivery of levodopa and carbidopa for up to 1 week which will reduce the need for multiple dosing. The combination of poly-lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA _50:50) and Eudragit L-100 was used to prepare the implants and the formulation was optimized to achieve a controlled release over 7 days. The optimized formulation containing 26% PLGA and 6% Eudragit L 100 displayed a favorable release profile and injectab

SUBMITTER: Nakmode DD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12507947 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature