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Levodopa

CHEBI:CHEBI_15765

Definition

An optically active form of dopa having L-configuration. Used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C9H11NO4
Molecular Mass
197.18798
Charge
0
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
InChIKey
WTDRDQBEARUVNC-LURJTMIESA-N

Alternative Names

  • (-)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine
  • (-)-dopa
  • (2S)-2-amino-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid
  • 3-Hydroxy-L-tyrosine
  • 3,4-Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine
  • 3,4-DIHYDROXYPHENYLALANINE
  • beta-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-L-alanine
  • beta-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
  • Dihydroxy-L-phenylalanine
  • Dopar
  • L-beta-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)alanine
  • L-dopa
  • L-Dopa
  • L-DOPA
  • levodopa
  • levodopum

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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Wikipedia:Levodopa
DRON_00010000
6375
core#notation
CHEBI:15765

Additional References

Wikipedia:Levodopa

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generic_name
L-Dopa
brand_name
L-Dopa Phenolic
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L-Dopa Phenolic
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20251231
route
ORAL
product_type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
dosage_form
LIQUID
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UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC
marketing_start_date
20180820
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Energique, Inc.
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43857-0226
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pharm_class
Aromatic [CS]
active_ingredient_name
LEVODOPA
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46627O600J
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M0370111
pharm_class_epc
Aromatic Amino Acid [EPC]
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6 [hp_X]/mL
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