Brexanolone

CHEMBL207538 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
318.5 g/mol
LogP
4.9
Phase
4

A synthetic form of allopregnanolone, a naturally occurring metabolite of progesterone, used for the treatment of postpartum depression in adults. It acts as a positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors in the brain, restoring the balance disrupted after childbirth. It is administered as a 60-hour continuous intravenous infusion in a healthcare setting.

Peso molecular

318,5000 g/mol

LogP

4,90

TPSA

37,30 Ų

Regla de cinco de Lipinski

Cumple

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

CC(=O)[C@H]1CC[C@H]2[C@@H]3CC[C@H]4C[C@H](O)CC[C@]4(C)[C@H]3CC[C@]12C

InChI

InChI=1S/C21H34O2/c1-13(22)17-6-7-18-16-5-4-14-12-15(23)8-10-20(14,2)19(16)9-11-21(17,18)3/h14-19,23H,4-12H2,1-3H3/t14-,15+,16-,17+,18-,19-,20-,21+/m0/s1

Molecular Formula

C21H34O2

HBD / HBA

1 / 2

Enlaces Rotables

1

Átomos Pesados

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.

Preguntas frecuentes

A synthetic form of allopregnanolone, a naturally occurring metabolite of progesterone, used for the treatment of postpartum depression in adults. It acts as a positive allosteric modulator of GABA-A receptors in the brain, restoring the balance disrupted after childbirth. It is administered as a 60-hour continuous intravenous infusion in a healthcare setting.

Yes, Brexanolone is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.

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References & Data Sources

  • ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL207538. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 92786. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.

Aviso médico

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making medication decisions.

Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.