Memantine

CHEMBL807 Phase 4 Aprovado Small molecule
Half-Life
60-80 hours
Bioavailability
Protein Binding
Molecular Weight
179.3 g/mol
LogP
3.3
Phase
4

An NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease by blocking excessive glutamate activity that can damage brain cells, helping to improve memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It is often used in combination with cholinesterase inhibitors.

Peso Molecular

179,3080 g/mol

LogP

3,30

TPSA

26,00 Ų

Regra dos 5 de Lipinski

Aprovado

Áreas Terapêuticas

Classes de Medicamentos

Mecanismo de Ação

Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 60-80 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

Mecanismo

Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

Estrutura 2D

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SMILES

CC12CC3CC(C)(C1)CC(N)(C3)C2

InChI

InChI=1S/C12H21N/c1-10-3-9-4-11(2,6-10)8-12(13,5-9)7-10/h9H,3-8,13H2,1-2H3

Molecular Formula

C12H21N

HBD / HBA

1 / 1

Ligações Rotacionáveis

0

Átomos Pesados

13

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

Perguntas frequentes

An NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease by blocking excessive glutamate activity that can damage brain cells, helping to improve memory, thinking, and daily functioning. It is often used in combination with cholinesterase inhibitors.

Non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

Key pharmacokinetic parameters for Memantine: Half-life: 60-80 hours.

Yes, Memantine 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). CHEMBL807. Open-access bioactivity database.
  • PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 4054. 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.