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Levodopa (International)

In the US, Levodopa (levodopa systemic) is a member of the drug class dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents and is used to treat Parkinson's Disease, Parkinsonism, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder and Restless Legs Syndrome.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

N04BA01

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000059-92-7

Chemical Formula

C9-H11-N-O4

Molecular Weight

197

Therapeutic Categories

Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Dopamine agonist

Chemical Name

L-Tyrosine, 3-hydroxy-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
BANBritish Approved Name
DCFDénomination Commune Française
DCITDenominazione Comune Italiana
ISInofficial Synonym
JANJapanese Accepted Name
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

Further information

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