Abstract: The invention relates to the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson patients with motor complications in need of Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation. According to the invention a kit of pharmaceutical preparations is provided comprising levodopa and an AADC-inhibitor. Levodopa is applied via continuous subcutaneous infusion or by an oral modified release formulation and Continuous Dopaminergic Stimulation is achieved by almost complete inhibition of the peripheral levodopa metabolism. To reach far-going blockage of levodopa metabolism, an AADC-inhibitor (e.g., benserazide, carbidopa) is given orally in a much higher than normal dose and, as an indispensable prerequisite, the AADC-inhibitor has to be applied evenly distributed over the day. e.g., via a Modified Release formulation. In order to prevent levodopa conjugation over the COMT pathway, an oral COMT-inhibitor (e.g., opicapone) is also added.

Abstract: The present invention describes a new method and new combination products for the therapy of neurological and other conditions which respond to dopaminergic therapies and especially to L-DOPA (L-Dihydroxy-Phenylalanine) based on the use of L-DOPA esters, especially of L-DOPA glycerol ester and L-DOPA Cholin Ester.