The present invention relates to an infusion preparation which is useful
for neurodegenerative diseases, which comprises (2R)-2-propyloctanoic
acid or a salt thereof and a basic metal ion which is supplied from a
metal salt or a metal hydroxide of weak acid, preferably about 1 to about
5 equivalents of a basic metal ion based on 1 equivalent of
(2R)-2-propyloctanoic acid or a salt thereof, and optionally further
comprises other infusion components. The infusion preparation of the
present invention is has a pH appropriate for intravenous administration,
and is useful for intravenous administration since it does not require
any preparative operation such as dissolution, dilution or the like at
the time of use.