Methyldopate Hydrochloride

CHEMBL1200432 Phase 4 Aprobado Small molecule
Half-Life
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
275.7 g/mol
LogP
Phase
4

A hydrochloride salt form of methyldopate, the intravenous ester prodrug of methyldopa, used to treat hypertension when oral therapy is not possible.

Peso molecular

275,7300 g/mol

TPSA

92,80 Ų

Áreas terapéuticas

Mecanismo de acción

Administered as an inactive precursor that is metabolically converted to its active form in the body. This prodrug design improves bioavailability, absorption, or targeted delivery compared to the active compound.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Administered as an inactive precursor that is metabolically converted to its active form in the body. This prodrug design improves bioavailability, absorption, or targeted delivery compared to the active compound.

Estructura 2D

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SMILES

CCOC(=O)[C@@](C)(N)Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1.Cl

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H17NO4.ClH/c1-3-17-11(16)12(2,13)7-8-4-5-9(14)10(15)6-8;/h4-6,14-15H,3,7,13H2,1-2H3;1H/t12-;/m0./s1

Molecular Formula

C12H18ClNO4

HBD / HBA

4 / 5

Enlaces Rotables

5

Átomos Pesados

18

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 hydrochloride salt form of methyldopate, the intravenous ester prodrug of methyldopa, used to treat hypertension when oral therapy is not possible.

Administered as an inactive precursor that is metabolically converted to its active form in the body. This prodrug design improves bioavailability, absorption, or targeted delivery compared to the active compound.

Yes, Methyldopate Hydrochloride 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). CHEMBL1200432. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 17276. Chemical information database.

Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.

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.