Levodopa

CHEMBL1009 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
1.5 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
197.2 g/mol
LogP
-2.7
Phase
4

A dopamine precursor used as the primary treatment for Parkinson's disease, where it is converted to dopamine in the brain to replace the lost chemical messenger. It is typically combined with carbidopa to enhance its effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Peso Molecular

197,1880 g/mol

LogP

-2,70

TPSA

104,00 Ų

Regra dos 5 de Lipinski

Aprovado

Áreas Terapêuticas

Classes de Medicamentos

Mecanismo de Ação

Metabolic precursor of dopamine that crosses the BBB.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 1.5 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Metabolic precursor of dopamine that crosses the BBB.

Estrutura 2D

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SMILES

N[C@@H](Cc1ccc(O)c(O)c1)C(=O)O

InChI

InChI=1S/C9H11NO4/c10-6(9(13)14)3-5-1-2-7(11)8(12)4-5/h1-2,4,6,11-12H,3,10H2,(H,13,14)/t6-/m0/s1

Molecular Formula

C9H11NO4

HBD / HBA

4 / 5

Ligações Rotacionáveis

3

Átomos Pesados

14

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Perguntas frequentes

A dopamine precursor used as the primary treatment for Parkinson's disease, where it is converted to dopamine in the brain to replace the lost chemical messenger. It is typically combined with carbidopa to enhance its effectiveness and reduce side effects.

Metabolic precursor of dopamine that crosses the BBB.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Levodopa: Half-life: 1.5 hours.

Yes, Levodopa 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). CHEMBL1009. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 6047. 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.