Newly Approved: 'Inhaled Levodopa' for PD 'Off' Periods

[PDConscience]

"The newly approved Inbrija, which Acorda expects to become available to patients in the first quarter of 2019, helps quickly alleviate symptoms of tremor, slowness and stiffness. With long-term oral levodopa use and advancing disease, these aspects of the disease can re-emerge between medication doses. These “off” episodes can greatly impact quality of life, bringing uncertainty to one’s days and limiting ability to complete daily tasks.

"A 2014 MJFF survey of more than 3,000 people with Parkinson’s disease found that more than 60 percent of respondents were in an “off” state for two or more hours per day and nearly 50 percent said their “off” episodes caused them to avoid or stop activities.

"Acorda Therapeutics CEO Ron Cohen notes, “It was clear thanks to the work of MJFF that ‘off’ episodes were a serious symptom for many Parkinson’s patients. Acorda committed to addressing this, and the FDA approval means patients will soon have a new treatment option.”

Source: michaeljfox.org/foundation/...