Pharmaceutical composition formulated for pre-gastric absorption of monoamine oxidase B inhibitor component

摘要

This invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for oral administration comprising a carrier and, as an active ingredient, a monoamine oxidase B inhibitor, characterised in that the composition is formulated to promote pre-gastric absorption of said monoamine oxidase B inhibitor. A process for preparing such a composition and the use of such a composition for the treatment of Parkinson's disease; the treatment and/or prophylaxis of depression and the treatment and/or prophylaxis of Alzheimer's disease are also provided.