IMPLANTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF DOPAMINE ASSOCIATED STATES
Biodegradable implants comprising dopamine modulating compounds are described.
1 . A method of treating a subject for a dopamine associated state, comprising administering to said subject a biodegradable implant, wherein said implant comprises an effective amount of a dopamine modulating compound, such that said subject is treated for said dopamine associated state.
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26 . A biodegradable implant, comprising a dopamine modulating compound and a biodegradable polymer.
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43 . A method for maintaining a plasma level of between about 1 and 40 of a dopamine modulating compound in a subject, comprising administering to said subject an implant comprising a biodegradable polymer and said dopamine modulating compound, such that the plasma level of said compound is maintained for at least one day.
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57 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the dopamine associated state is Parkinson's disease, and wherein the dopamine modulating compound is ropinirole.
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