Molindone
An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, working by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
Masse moléculaire
276,3700 g/mol
LogP
1,70
TPSA
45,30 Ų
Règle des 5 de Lipinski
Conforme
Aires thérapeutiques
Mécanisme d'action
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal side effects.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal …
Structure 2D
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SMILES
CCc1c(C)[nH]c2c1C(=O)C(CN1CCOCC1)CC2
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H24N2O2/c1-3-13-11(2)17-14-5-4-12(16(19)15(13)14)10-18-6-8-20-9-7-18/h12,17H,3-10H2,1-2H3
Molecular Formula
C16H24N2O2
HBD / HBA
1 / 3
Liaisons Rotatives
3
Atomes Lourds
20
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 antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia, working by blocking dopamine receptors in the brain.
Blocks dopamine D2 receptors in the mesolimbic pathway, reducing excessive dopaminergic neurotransmission associated with psychotic symptoms. Many also antagonize serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, which may improve negative symptoms and reduce extrapyramidal side effects.
Yes, Molindone 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). CHEMBL460. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 23897. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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