Novartis AG
MODIFIED RELEASE FORMULATION

Abstract:

Drug products in the form of modified release formulations comprising the drug substance (-)-(3aR,4S,7aR)-4-Hydroxy-4m-tolylethynyl-octahydro-indole-1-carboxylic acid methyl ester (AFQ056), as well as processes for making such drug products are provided. The drug products are useful in treating patients with Parkinson's disease and exhibiting L-dopa induced dyskinesia.