Transdermal administration of lisuride

摘要

Method and laminated composite for administering lisuride transdermally to treat conditions such as Parkinson's disease. The composite comprises an impermeable backing layer and a reservoir layer containing lisuride and a permeation enhancer combined with a pressure-sensitive adhesive with the amounts of lisuride and enhancer being sufficient to cause the lisuride to pass through the skin at a rate in excess of about one mcg/cm2/hr.