Deutetrabenazine
A deuterium-substituted form of tetrabenazine that inhibits vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), reducing the amount of dopamine and other monoamines released at nerve terminals; used for chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia. The deuterium substitution slows metabolism, allowing twice-daily dosing.
Molecular Weight
323.5000 g/mol
LogP
2.90
TPSA
38.80 Ų
Lipinski RO5
Pass
Therapeutic Areas
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
2D Structure
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SMILES
[2H]C([2H])([2H])Oc1cc2c(cc1OC([2H])([2H])[2H])C1CC(=O)C(CC(C)C)CN1CC2
InChI
InChI=1S/C19H27NO3/c1-12(2)7-14-11-20-6-5-13-8-18(22-3)19(23-4)9-15(13)16(20)10-17(14)21/h8-9,12,14,16H,5-7,10-11H2,1-4H3/i3D3,4D3
Molecular Formula
C19H27NO3
HBD / HBA
- / 4
Rotatable Bonds
4
Heavy Atoms
23
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
A deuterium-substituted form of tetrabenazine that inhibits vesicular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2), reducing the amount of dopamine and other monoamines released at nerve terminals; used for chorea associated with Huntington's disease and tardive dyskinesia. The deuterium substitution slows metabolism, allowing twice-daily dosing.
Yes, Deutetrabenazine is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL3137326. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 73442840. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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