Levetiracetam
An anticonvulsant used to treat focal and generalized seizures in epilepsy, and studied for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder. It works through a unique mechanism involving synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) to reduce abnormal neuronal activity.
Masse moléculaire
170,2100 g/mol
LogP
-0,30
TPSA
63,40 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
Conforme
Aires thérapeutiques
Mécanisme d'action
Modulates neuronal excitability through one or more mechanisms including blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels, enhancement of GABAergic inhibition, or modulation of calcium channels. This reduces the frequency and severity of seizure activity.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Modulates neuronal excitability through one or more mechanisms including blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels, enhancement of GABAergic inhibition, or modulation of calcium channels. This reduces the frequency and severity of …
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SMILES
CC[C@@H](C(N)=O)N1CCCC1=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H14N2O2/c1-2-6(8(9)12)10-5-3-4-7(10)11/h6H,2-5H2,1H3,(H2,9,12)/t6-/m0/s1
Molecular Formula
C8H14N2O2
HBD / HBA
1 / 2
Liaisons Rotatives
3
Atomes Lourds
12
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.
Foire aux questions
An anticonvulsant used to treat focal and generalized seizures in epilepsy, and studied for mood stabilization in bipolar disorder. It works through a unique mechanism involving synaptic vesicle protein 2A (SV2A) to reduce abnormal neuronal activity.
Modulates neuronal excitability through one or more mechanisms including blockade of voltage-gated sodium channels, enhancement of GABAergic inhibition, or modulation of calcium channels. This reduces the frequency and severity of seizure activity.
Yes, Levetiracetam 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). CHEMBL1286. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 5284583. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-04.
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