Levodopa

CHEMBL1009 Phase 4 已批准 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.

分子量

197.1880 g/mol

LogP

-2.70

TPSA

104.00 Ų

Lipinski 五规则

符合

治疗领域

药物分类

作用机制

Metabolic precursor of dopamine that crosses the BBB.

Pharmacokinetics (PK)

Half-Life 1.5 hours

Pharmacodynamics (PD)

机制

Metabolic precursor of dopamine that crosses the BBB.

二维结构

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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

可旋转键数

3

重原子数

14

Primary Target

No side effects recorded

Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.

常见问题

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.

医疗免责声明

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.