Investigational Parkinson's disease drugs
This is alist of investigational Parkinson's disease drugs , ordrugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment ofParkinson's disease but are not yet approved. They may also be referred to as investigational antiparkinsonian agents.
Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in parentheses. The format of list items is "Name (Synonyms) – Mechanism of Action [Reference]".
This list was last comprehensively updated in September 2025. It is likely to become outdated with time.
Altropane (123-I Altropane; [123I]-E-IACFT; NAV-5001; O-587) – dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI) and single-photon emission-computed tomography (SPECT) enhancer[3] Apomorphine (Aporon) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[4] Apomorphine sublingual film (APL-130277; Kynmobi) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[5] Bemdaneprocel (BRT-DA01; DA-01; MSK-DA01; pluripotent stem cell derived dopaminergic neurons) – dopaminergic cell replacement[6] Buntanetap ((+)-(3aR)-phenserine; (+)-phenserine; ANVS-401; ANVS-405; ANVS402; posiphen) – various actions[7] 18F-LBT-999 ([18F]-LBT-999; LBT-999) – dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI) and positron-emission tomography (PET) enhancer – diagnosis[8] Nabilone controlled release (Nabilone FDT) – cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptor agonist[9] Pramipexole/rasagiline (P2B-001; rasagiline/pramipexole) – combination ofpramipexole (dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist) andrasagiline (MAO-B inhibitor)[10] Remlifanserin (ACP-204) – serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist – Parkinson's disease psychosis[11] Solengepras (CVN-424) – G protein-coupled receptor 6 (GPR6) inhibitor[12] Tavapadon (CVL-751; PF-6649751; PF-06649751) – dopamine D1 and D5 receptor agonist[13] BHV-8000 (TLL-041) – Janus kinase 1 inhibitor and TYK2 kinase inhibitor[14] Mesdopetam (IRL-790) – dopamine D2 and D3 receptor antagonist and other actions[15] 18F PI-2620 ([18F]PI-2620; PI-2620) – positron-emission tomography (PET) enhancer – diagnosis[16] AB-1005 (AAV2-GDNF; AMT-140; adeno-associated-virus-GDNF therapy) – gene transference and glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) expression stimulant[17] Affitope PD01 (ACI-7104; ACI-7104.056; Affitope-PD01A; PD-01; PD-01A) – peptide vaccine against α-synuclein[18] Altropane123 I (dopamine transporter (DAT) imaging radiopharmaceutical) – dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI) and single-photon emission-computed tomography (SPECT) enhancer – diagnosis[19] Apomorphine inhalation (AZ-009; Staccato® Apomorphine) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[20] Apomorphine intranasal (AL-101) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[21] Aprepitant/pramipexole (ALTO-208; CTC-413) – combination ofaprepitant (neurokinin NK1 receptor antagonist) andpramipexole (dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist)[22] Bezisterim (17α-ethynyl-5-androstene-3β,7β,17β-triol; HE-3286; NE-3107; Triolex) – undefined mechanism of action (synthetic androstenetriol analogue and anti-inflammatory)[23] Blarcamesine (AE-37; ANA001; ANAVEX 2-73) – sigma σ1 receptor agonist, muscarinic acetylcholine M1 receptor agonist, and ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor agonist[24] Buspirone/zolmitriptan (AV-2860; JM-010) – combination ofbuspirone (serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist and other actions) andzolmitriptan (serotonin 5-HT1B and 5-HT1D receptor agonist) – drug-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease[25] Carbidopa/levodopa (DopaFuse; levodopa/carbidopa continuous release) – combination ofcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andlevodopa (dopamine precursor)[26] Carbidopa/levodopa intranasal (INP-107; POD™ carbidopa/levodopa) – combination ofcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andlevodopa (dopamine precursor)[27] DA-9805 – antioxidant and mitochondrial protein modulator[28] Deferiprone (CGP-37391; CMX-001; CP-020; CP-20; CRMD-001; Ferriprox; Kelfer; L1; Upkanz) – chelating agent[29] EPI-589 ((R )-troloxamide quinone; kinoquinone) – NAD(P)H dehydrogenase (quinone) modulator and antioxidant[30] FNP-150 – undefined mechanism of action[31] Gemfibrozil (FHL-301) – peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) agonist[32] Glovadalen (UCB-0022) – dopamine D1 receptor positive allosteric modulator[33] GRF-6021 (AKST-6021) – plasma protein fraction and neurogenesis stimulant[34] ION-859 (BIIB-094; ION859; IONIS-BIIB7Rx) – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[35] Lazucirnon (AKST-4290; ALK-429; ALK-4290) – chemokine CCL11 inhibitor[36] Levetiracetam low-dose (AGB-101) – synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) modulator[37] Levodopa (TR-012001) – dopamine precursor and indirect non-selective dopamine receptor agonist[38] Levodopa intranasal (INP103; POD™ levodopa) – dopamine precursor and indirect non-selective dopamine receptor agonist[39] LTI-291 (BIA 28-6156; LTI-00291) – glucosylceramidase stimulant[40] Matsupexole (AM006; KDT-3594) – dopamine receptor agonist[41] Minzasolmin (DLX-313; UCB-0599) – α-synuclein misfolding inhibitor[42] Nilotinib (KFRX-01) – Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor and discoidin domain receptor antagonist[43] Pegsebrenatide (NLY-01; Olaedin; pegylated exenatide; TLY-001) – glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor (GLP1 R) agonist[44] Pirepemat (IRL-752) – various actions[45] Pramipexole – dopamine D2 , D3 , and D4 receptor agonist[46] Prasinezumab (NEOD-002; PRX-002; RG-7935; RO-7046015) – monoclonal antibody against α-synuclein[47] Pridopidine (ACR-16; ASP-2314; FR-310826; Huntexil; Nurzigma; TV-7820) – sigma σ1 receptor agonist and other actions[48] Radotinib (IY-5511; Supect) – Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor and other actions[49] Risvodetinib (Ikt-148009; IkT148009; risvo) – Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor[50] Squalamine (ENT-01; Enterin-01; kenterin) – various actions[51] Usnoflast (ZYIL-1) – NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inhibitor[52] Vodobatinib (K-0706; SCO-088; SUN-K706; SUN-K0706) – Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor[53] VTX-3232 – NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inhibitor[54] Vutiglabridin (HSG-4112) – paraoxonase 2 (PON2) agonist and glabridin analogue[55] WID-2101 – undefined mechanism of action[56] XJN-010 – undefined mechanism of action[57] Ambroxol – glucosylceramidase modulator and protein folding stimulant[58] ANPD-001 (A9-line dopamine neuron therapy) – dopaminergic cell replacement[59] CT1-DAP001/DSP-1083 (allo iPS cell-derived dopamine neural progenitor) – dopaminergic cell replacement[60] EC-5026 (BPN-19186) – epoxide hydrolase inhibitor[61] HER-096 (CDNF; cerebral dopamine neurotrophic factor; rhCDNF) – neuron modulator[62] IPT-803 – dopamine modulator and opioid receptor antagonist[63] Liposomal GM1 (GM1-Gangliosid; Talineuren; TLGM-1; TLN-1; TLSG-1) – undefined mechanism of action[64] NouvNeu-001 (human dopaminergic progenitor cells) – cell replacement[65] TED-A9 (A9-DPC; allogenic embryonic stem cell-derived A9 dopamine progenitor cell therapy; TED-A9) – dopaminergic cell replacement[66] Trapidil (SB-0107) – undefined mechanism of action[67] XC-130 (XC130; XC130-A10H) – dopamine receptor agonist, other actions[68] ABL-301 (SAR-446159) – bispecific antibody against α-synuclein[69] ALS-205 (PMX-205) – complement C5a receptor antagonist[70] ALX-001 (BMS-984923) – metabotropic glutamate mGlu5 receptor silent allosteric modulator[71] ARV-102 – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[72] ATH-399A (DWP-307399; HL-192) – nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A member 2 (NR4A2) agonist[73] CT-2500 – undefined mechanism of action[74] FB-418 – Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor and leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[75] HL-400 – NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inhibitor[76] HNC-364 (rasagiline prodrug) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[77] Human amniotic epithelial cell therapy - Shanghai iCELL Biotechnology (hAECs; hAESCs) – cell replacement[78] JNJ-0376 – undefined mechanism of action[79] JX-2105 – undefined mechanism of action[80] Lu AF28996 (Lu AF-28996) – dopamine D1 and D2 receptor agonist[81] LY-3962681 – RNA interference and α-synuclein expression modulator[82] MEDI-1341 (TAK-341) – monoclonal antibody against α-synuclein[83] NEU-723 – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[84] NN-9001 – undefined mechanism of action[85] PK-081 – α-synuclein degrader[86] Selnoflast (NLRP3i; RG-6418; RO-7486967; Somalix) – NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inhibitor inhibitor[87] TRN-501 – undefined mechanism of action[88] VQ-101 – glucosylceramidase stimulant[89] WID-2301 – undefined mechanism of action[90] WIT-2001 – undefined mechanism of action[91] AB-5006 (AX-5006) –Escherichia coli csgA protein aggregation inhibitor and gastrointestinal microbiome modulator[92] AEX-23 – orexin OX1 receptor agonist and α-synuclein aggregate/modulator[93] Afamelanotide ([Nle4,DPhe7]-α-MSH; CUV-1647; EPT-1647; Melanotan I; Melanotan; MT-I; Prenumbra; Scenesse) – melanocortin receptor agonist[94] Alpha-synuclein aggregation inhibitor (ACI-5755; morphomer α-synuclein) – α-synuclein inhibitor[95] BEBT-758 – RNA interference and α-synuclein expression inhibitor[96] Bevemipretide (SBT-272) – cardiolipin ligand and stabilizer[97] BSC-3301 – receptor-interacting serine/threonine-protein kinase 1 (RIPK1) inhibitor[98] BXQ-350 (SapC; SapC-DOPS; sphingolipid activator protein C) – sphingomyelin phosphodiesterase stimulant and sphingosine 1-phosphate stimulant[99] Cannabidiol (CBD) – cannabinoid receptor modulator and other actions[100] Carbon monoxide (CO; HBI-002) – heme oxygenase 1 modulator[101] CB-401 – amyloid β-protein modulator[102] CBT-102 – undefined mechanism of action[103] CJRB-301 (MRx-0005) – bacteria replacement and microbiome modulator[104] CJRB-302 (MRx-0029) – bacteria replacement and microbiome modulator[105] CK-0803 – regulatory T-lymphocyte replacement[106] CU-13001 – 15-lipoxygenase inhibitor[107] EHP-102 (VCE-003.2) – cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist and peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha (PPARα) modulator (cannabigerol (CBG) derivative)[108] FHL-401 – toll-like receptor 2 antagonist[109] FHL-701 – interleukin-12 (IL-12) subunit p40 inhibitor[110] FKK-01PD (FKK-01PD; TGHW-01AP; apomorphine prodrug) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[111] HT-4403 – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[112] IC-100 (ICCN-100) – various actions[113] KFRX-05 (BK-40195) – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor and protein tyrosine kinase inhibitor[114] KP-405 – undefined mechanism of action[115] LB-P4 – bacteria replacement and microbiome modulator[116] Mbiotix – bacteria replacement and microbiome modulator[117] ML-021 – muscarinic acetylcholine M4 receptor antagonist[118] MP-201 –2,4-dinitrophenol (DNP) prodrug and various actions[119] NB-003 – gene transference and parkin protein replacement[120] NB-129 – undefined mechanism of action[121] NLY-02 – glial cell inhibitor[122] NLY-03 – undefined mechanism of action[123] NNI-362 – 70 kDa ribosomal protein S6 kinase modulator[124] NRG-5051 – mitochondrial permeability transition pore inhibitor[125] PMN-442 – monoclonal antibody against α-synuclein[126] PP-003 – α-synuclein degrader[127] Research programme: 3100 programme - DigmBio/Daegu Catholic University – G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) modulators[128] Research programme: enzyme targeted therapeutics - Nitrase Therapeutics – enzyme modulators and α-synuclein inhibitors[129] Research programme: neurodegenerative disease therapeutics - Caraway Therapeutics – autophagy stimulants and MCOLN1 stimulants[130] RGL-193 – undefined mechanism of action[131] ST-502 – gene therapy and α-synuclein genetic transcription inhibitor[132] Tomaralimab (NM-101; NM-102; NM-103; OPN-305) – monoclonal antibody against toll-like receptor 2[133] Zervimesine (CT-1812; Elayta) – sigma σ2 receptor antagonist[134] 1ST-103 – undefined mechanism of action[135] LXM-5 – undefined mechanism of action[136] Parkinson's disease siRNA therapeutic - Argo Biopharma – RNA interference[137] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapeutics - Beech Tree Labs (PD-A) – undefined mechanism of action – parkinsonian disorders[138] Clinical phase unknown [ edit ] BT-0267 (BT-267) – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[139] Not under development [ edit ] Research programme: neuroinflammatory disorders therapeutics - Vasogen (VP-015) – cytokine modulators and immunomodulators[140] No development reported [ edit ] 4-Chlorokynurenine (4-CL-KYN; 7-CL-KYNA; AV-101) – ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor antagonist and 3-hydroxyanthranilate oxidase inhibitor[141] α-Synuclein picobody (a-syn-pico) – positron-emission tomography (PET) enhancer – diagnosis[142] A-86929 – dopamine D1 receptor agonist[143] AB-4166 – microbiome modulator[144] ACI-12589 – positron-emission tomography (PET) enhancer – diagnosis[145] Affitope-PD03 (PD03; PD03A) – α-synuclein inhibitor and immunostimulant[146] ANPD-002 (ANPD002) – dopaminergic cell replacement[147] AP-472 – metabotropic glutamate mGlu4 receptor positive allosteric modulator[148] Aplindore (DAB-452; palindore; SLS-006; WAY-DAB 452) – dopamine D2 receptor agonist[149] Armesocarb (MLR-1019) – atypical dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI)[150] Atuzaginstat (COR-388) – peptide hydrolase inhibitor[151] ATV:aSyn (ATV:α-synuclein; ATV:αSyn) – α-synuclein inhibitor[152] Autologous adipose derived mesenchymal stem cells - Hope Biosciences – cell replacement[153] AZ-001 – undefined mechanism of action[154] Beperminogene perplasmid (AMG-0001; Collategene; hepatocyte growth factor gene therapy) – gene transference and hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) expression stimulant[155] BTRX-246040 (LY-2940094) – nociceptin receptor (NOP) antagonist[156] Cannabidiol/tetrahydrocannabinol (CBD/THC; CanChew; MedChew; THC/CBD) – cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptor agonist and other actions[157] Carbidopa/levodopa (WD-1603) – combination ofcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andlevodopa (dopamine precursor)[158] Carbidopa/levodopa oral solution (EXN-32) – combination ofcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andlevodopa (dopamine precursor)[159] CM-4612 (CM-ADHD; CM-AT; CM-PK) – enzyme replacement and modulator[160] Crisdesalazine (AAD-2004) – microsomal prostaglandin E2 synthase-1 (mPGES-1) inhibitor[161] CTx-GBA1 – gene transference[162] Cu(II)ATSM (copper(II)-ATSM; Cu-ATSM) – neuron modulator[163] Debamestrocel (autologous bone marrow derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy; NurOwn) – dopaminergic cell replacement[164] DNL-201 – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[165] Dopamine intranasal – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist[166] DX-0308 (DX-308) – retinoic acid metabolism modulator[167] Emrusolmin (anle-138b; TEV-56286) – α-synuclein inhibitor and protein aggregation inhibitor[168] ESB-1609 – sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor agonist[169] ESB-5070 – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[170] F-14413 – α2 -adrenergic receptor inverse agonist[171] FB-101 (1ST-102) – Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitor[172] Fibroblast growth factor 1 (FGF-1) – fibroblast growth factor stimulant and angiogenesis-inducing agent[173] GO-101 – gene transference[174] GT-02329 – glucosylceramidase stimulants[175] ISC-hpNSC (human parthenogenetic neural stem cells) – dopaminergic cell replacement[176] Itanapraced (CHF-5074; CSP-1103) – γ-secretase modulator and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) derivative lacking cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibition[177] Levodopa deuterated (deuterium-containing levodopa; SD-1077) – dopamine precursor and indirect non-selective dopamine receptor agonist[178] Liatermin (BVF-014; GDNF; glial-derived neutrotrophic factor; r-metHuGDNF) – neuron stimulant[179] Lu-AE-04621 (Lu-AE04621) – dopamine receptor agonist (prodrug of Lu-AA40326)[180] Masupirdine (SUVN-502; SUVN502) – serotonin 5-HT6 receptor antagonist[181] Mesocarb (MLR-1017) – atypical dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI)[182] MTK-458 – protein-serine-threonine kinase stimulant[183] NPT-200-11 (NPT200-11; UCB-1332) – α-synuclein inhibitor[184] NPT-520-34 (NPT520-34) – 1-phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase modulator and other actions[185] ODM-104 – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[186] OP-101 (dendrimerN -acetylcysteine) – various actions[187] OP-501 – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[188] Ordopidine (ACR-325) – low-affinity dopamine D2 receptor antagonist and dopaminergic stabilizer[189] PD-04 (a-Syn-PD-04; Affitope PD-04; PD04) – peptide vaccine against α-synuclein[190] Rasagiline – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[191] Rasagiline transdermal patch (TPU-002RA) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[192] Research programme: adenosine A2A/A1 selective antagonists - Domain Therapeutics/CleveXel Pharma (CVXL-0069; DT-1133; DT0926; FP-0692; FP-1133) – adenosine A1 receptor antagonists and adenosine A2A receptor antagonists[193] Research programme: catalytic antioxidants - Aeolus Pharmaceuticals (AEOL-10113; AEOL-11207) – antioxidants[194] Research programme: central nervous system therapeutics - Delpor – undefined mechanism of action[195] Research programme: cGAS/STING antagonists - IFM Due – nucleotidyltransferase inhibitors[196] Research programme: COMT inhibitors - Avalo Therapeutics (AVTX-406; CERC-425; CERC-406) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors[197] Research programme: dopamine D1 receptor agonists - Takeda – dopamine D1 receptor agonists[198] Research programme: exosome therapeutics - ArunA Biomedical – undefined mechanism of action[199] Research programme: GPCR modulators - Nxera Pharma – various actions[200] Research programme: KEAP1 inhibitors - Keapstone Therapeutics – Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (KEAP1) inhibitors[201] Research programme: long-acting neuropsychiatric therapeutics - Teva (NP-201; NP-202; risperidone/ropinirole implants) – various actions[202] Research programme: LRRK2 inhibitor - GlaxoSmithKline – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitors[203] Research programme: LRRK2 inhibitors - Novartis – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitors[204] Research programme: neurodegenerative disorder gene therapies - Denali Therapeutics (AAV-LF2; CNS-directed AAV-based gene therapies) – gene transference[205] Research programme: neurodegenerative disorders therapeutics - BioArctic Neuroscience (AD-0802; AD-1502; AD-2203; AE-1501; BAN-2203; BAN-2502; BAN2401 back-up) – various actions[206] Research programme: neurodegenerative disorder therapeutics - Celgene Corporation/Evotec (BMSxxx) – cell replacements[207] Research programme: neurodegenerative disease therapeutics - ProteoTech (DP-68; DP-74; PD-61-W3; PeptiClere; PTI-19; PTI-51; PTI-51-CH3; Synuclere; TauPro) – various actions[208] Research programme: neurological disorders therapeutics - Gloriana therapeutics (ECB-PD; ECT-PD; Meteorin; Ns-G34; NsG-0301; NsG-33) – glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor modulators[209] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapeutics - Alectos Therapeutics – glucocerebrosidase 2 (GBA2) protein inhibitor[210] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapies - Zymes (co-Q10; coenzyme Q10; ubidecarenone) – antioxidants[211] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapy - AbbVie – dopamine D2 and D3 receptor agonists[212] Research programme: positive allosteric modulators - Proximagen – various actions[213] Research programme: protective autoimmunity enhancer - Proneuron Biotechnologies (PN-277) – immunomodulators[214] Research programme: protein phosphatase 2A modulators - Signum Biosciences (SIG-1012; SIG-1106) – protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) modulator[215] Research programme: small molecule therapeutics - Amathus Therapeutics – mitochondrial protein stimulants[216] Research programme: small molecule therapeutics - Aranda Pharma/Tarrex Biopharma (ADA-308; ADA-409; Backup; MDA-308; MDA-409) – androgen receptor antagonists[217] Research programme: transmembrane protein 175 agonists - AbbVie/Caraway Therapeutics – TMEM175 stimulants[218] Rotigotine controlled release (SER-214) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[219] S-32504 – dopamine D2 and D3 receptor agonist[220] SAGE-324 (BIIB-124) – GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulator and neurosteroid[221] Saracatinib (AZD-0530) – Src-family kinase inhibitor[222] Selegiline transdermal (Emsam) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor and other actions[223] SLS-004 (LV-dCas9-DNMT3A) – gene therapy and α-synuclein expression inhibitor[224] Sonlicromanol (KH-176) – prostaglandin-E synthase inhibitor and reactive oxygen species modulator[225] SPN-803 (SPN803) – undefined mechanism of action[226] STEL-101 (AMA-101; STL-101) – undefined mechanism of action[227] UB-312 – immunostimulant[228] YKP-10461 (SKL-PD; YKP10461) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[229] YTX-7739 – stearoyl-CoA desaturase inhibitor[230] Xenon (NBTX-001) – ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor antagonist[231] 2-BUMP – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[232] A-77636 – dopamine D1 receptor agonist[233] Acamprosate/baclofen (PXT-864) – combination ofacamprosate (various actions) andbaclofen (GABAB receptor agonist)[234] Adrogolide (ABT-431; DAS-431; A-86929O ,O ′-diacetate) – dopamine D1 receptor agonist (prodrug ofA-86929 )[235] AP-001 – various actions[236] Apomorphine inhalation (VR-004; VR-040; VR-400) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[237] Apomorphine intranasal – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[238] Apomorphine subcutaneous (ND-0701) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[239] Apomorphine transdermal patch – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[240] Arimoclomol (BRX-345; Miplyffa; OR-01; OR-04) – undefined mechanism of action[241] Arundic acid (Arocyte Injection; Cereact Capsule; MK-0724; ONO-2506; Proglia) – various actions[242] Atomoxetine (LY-139603; Strattera; Tomoxetine) – norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)[243] AVE-8112 (AVE8112; AVE-8112A) – phosphodiesterase PDE4 inhibitor[244] AX-201 (AX201) – nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulant[245] Bifeprunox (DU-127090) – serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist and dopamine D2 receptor agonist[246] BP-897 – dopamine D3 receptor agonist[247] Carbidopa/levodopa (AP-09004; AP-CD/LD) – combination ofcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andlevodopa (dopamine precursor)[248] CEP-1347 (KT-7515) – mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitor and mixed-lineage kinase inhibitor[249] CERE-120 (AAV-NRTN; AAV-NTN; AAV2-neurturin; AAV2-NTN; neurturin gene therapy) – gene therapy, nerve tissue protein modulator, and neurturin agonist[250] Cinpanemab (BIIB-054) – monoclonal antibody against α-synuclein[251] CVXL-0107 – glutamate release inhibitor[252] Dactolisib (BEZ-235; NVP-BEZ-235; NVP-BEZ235-ANA; NVP-BEZ235-NX; RTB-101) – 1-phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase inhibitor and mTOR inhibitor[253] Davunetide intranasal (AL-108; NAP; NAPVSIPQ) – various actions[254] Dihydrexidine (DAR-0100) – dopamine D1 receptor agonist[255] Dihydrexidine (IP-202) – dopamine D1 and D5 receptor agonist[256] DNS-7801 – undefined mechanism of action[257] Embryonic neural cell therapy-Parkinson's Disease - CellFactors (Parkinson's disease cell therapy) – dopaminergic cell replacement[258] Emlenoflast (inzomelid; IZD-174; MCC-7840) – NLR family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) inhibitor[259] Entacapone (Comtan; Comtess; OR-611) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[260] Ethyl eicosapentaenoic acid (AMR-101; Ethyl-EPA; LAX-101; Miraxion; Vascepa; Vazkepa) – various actions[261] Etrabamine (14-839JL; JL-14839) – dopamine D2 receptor agonist[262] Ezaladcigene resoparvovec (AAV-AADC; AV-201; GZ-404477; NBIb-1817) – gene transference and aromatic-L -amino-acid decarboxylase (AAAD) replacement[263] Fipamezole (BVF-025; JP-1730) – α2 -adrenergic receptor antagonist[264] Florbenazine F18 (18F-DTBZ; 18F-AV-133; 18F-FP-dihydrotatetrabenazine; AV-133) – vesticular monoamine transporter 2 (VMAT2) inhibitor and radiopharmaceutical – diagnosis[265] Foliglurax (PXT-2331; PXT002331) – metabotropic glutamate mGlu4 receptor positive allosteric modulator[266] GYKI-52895 – dopamine reuptake inhibitor (DRI)[267] Levetiracetam (Keppra; L-059; SIB-S1; UCB-059; UCB-22059; UCB-L059) – synaptic vesicle glycoprotein 2A (SV2A) modulator[268] Lu-AA47070 (LU-AA-47070) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist[269] Methylthioninium chloride (MTC; methylene blue; TRx-0014; TRx-014) – various actions[270] Naxagolide (L-647339) – dopamine D2 and D3 receptor agonist[271] Nebicapone (BIA-3202) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[272] Nitecapone (OR-462) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitorNitisinone (NTBC; Orfadin; SC-0735; SYN-118) – 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitor and dopamine release stimulant[273] NPT-088 (NPT088) – immunoglobulin fusion general amyloid interaction motif (GAIM) based dimer[274] NPT-189 (NPT189) – immunoglobulin fusion protein[275] NW-1048 – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[276] NYX-458 – ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor positive allosteric modulator[277] ODM-103 – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[278] Omigapil (CGP-3466; SNT-317; TCH-346) – glyceraldehyde 3 phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) inhibitor[279] OPM-201 (S-221237) – leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) inhibitor[280] OSU-6162 (OSU6162; PNU-9639; PNU-96391; PNU-96391A) – serotonin 5-HT2A receptor partial agonist (non-hallucinogenic), dopamine D2 receptor partial agonist, and sigma σ1 receptor ligand (so-called "monoaminergic stabilizer")[281] Paliroden (SR-57667; SR-57667B) – nerve growth factor (NGF) stimulant[282] Pardoprunox (SLV-308; SME-308) – dopamine D2 and D3 receptor partial agonist, serotonin 5-HT1A receptor full agonist, and other actions[283] Parkinson's disease gene therapy - Oxford BioMedica (AXO Lenti PD; OXB-101; OXB-102; ProSavin) – gene transference[284] Pegipanermin (DN-TNF; INB-03; LIVNate™; Quellor™; soluble tumour necrosis factor inhibitor; XENP1595; XENP345; XPro 1595; XPro595; XProTM) – tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) inhibitor and immunostimulant[285] PF-06412562 (CVL-562) – dopamine D1 and D5 receptor partial agonist[286] Piclozotan (SUN-4057; SUN-N-4057) – serotonin 5-HT1A receptor agonist – dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease[287] Preclamol ((–)-3-PPP) – dopamine D2 receptor partial agonist[288] Preladenant (MK-3814; privadenant; SCH-420814) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist[289] Proxison – synthetic flavonoid-based antioxidant[290] Quinelorane (LY-163502) – dopamine D2 receptor agonist[291] Raseglurant (ADX-10059) – metabotropic glutamate mGlu5 receptor negative allosteric modulator[292] Razpipadon (CVL-871; PF-6669571; PF-06669571; PW-0464) – dopamine D1 receptor agonist[293] Renzapride (ATL-1251; AZM-112; BRL-24924) – serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist and serotonin 5-HT4 receptor agonist[294] Research programme: Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease diagnostic agents - Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals/TauRx – undefined mechanism of action – diagnosis[295] Research programme: AMC therapeutics - Animuscure – undefined mechanism of action[296] Research programme: Ig fusion GAIM dimers - Proclara Biosciences (NPT-288; NPT-007; NPT-014; NPT-289) – various actions[297] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapeutics - Araclon Biotech (AB-03) – undefined mechanism of action[298] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapies - Neose/Neuronyx – undefined mechanism of action[299] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapies - Proteome Systems (EUK-418) – free radical scavenger and oxygen radical scavenger[300] Research programme: Parkinson's disease therapeutics - TauRx Therapeutics (G2 PD; TRx 018) – synuclein inhibitor[301] Research programme: protein aggregation inhibitors - Proclara Biosciences (NPT-001; NPT-002) – various actions[302] Riluzole (PK-26124; Rilutek; RP-54274) – various actions[303] Ropinirole implant – dopamine D2 , D3 , and D4 receptor agonist[304] Sarsasapogenin (Cogane; JNX-1001; PYM-50028; Smilagenin) – various actions[305] Sipagladenant (KW-6356) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist[306] SPD-474 – undefined mechanism of action[307] Sumanirole (PNU-95666; U-95666) – dopamine D2 receptor agonist[308] TAK-065 – undefined mechanism of action[309] TAK-071 – muscarinic acetylcholine M1 receptor positive allosteric modulator[310] Tc 99m TRODAT-1 – single-photon emission-computed tomography (SPECT) enhancer – diagnosis[311] Terguride (Dironyl; Mysalfon; SH-406; Teluron; transdihydrolisuride; VUFB-6638; ZK-31224) – dopamine D2 receptor agonist and other actions[312] Tozadenant (A2a-(3); RO4494351; SYN-115) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist[313] Utreloxastat (EPI-857; PTC-857) – 15-lipoxygenase inhibitor[314] Vipadenant (BG-14; BIIB-014; BIIB14; CEB-4520; V-2006; VER-11135; VER-A00-11; VER-A00049; VER-ADO-49; VR-2006) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist[315] [316] Clinically used drugs [ edit ] Dopamine precursors and related [ edit ] Carbidopa (Lodosyn) – aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitorCarbidopa/levodopa (Crexont; IPX-203; IPX203) – combination ofcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andlevodopa (dopamine precursor)[317] Foscarbidopa/foslevodopa (ABBV-951; foslevodopa/foscarbidopa; levodopa/carbidopa prodrug; Produodopa; Vyalev) – combination offoscarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor) andfoslevodopa (dopamine precursor)[318] Levodopa (CVT-301; CXG-89; Inbrija) – dopamine precursor and indirect non-selective dopamine receptor agonist[319] Levodopa/benserazide (co-beneldopa) (Madopar, Prolopa) – combination oflevodopa (dopamine precursor) andbenserazide (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor)Levodopa/carbidopa extended-release (GSK-587124; IPX-066; Numient; Patrome; Rytary) – combination oflevodopa (dopamine precursor) andcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor)[320] Levodopa/carbidopa intraduodenal (ABT-SLV187; carbidopa/levodopa enteral suspension; Duodopa; Duopa; LCIG; levodopa/carbidopa intestinal gel) – combination oflevodopa (dopamine precursor) andcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor)[321] Melevodopa/carbidopa (carbidopa/melevodopa; CHF-1512; CNP-1512; GT-1512; levodopa methyl ester/carbidopa; Sirio; V-1512) – combination ofmelevodopa (dopamine precursor) andcarbidopa (aromaticL -amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) inhibitor)[322] Dopamine receptor agonists [ edit ] Apomorphine (Apofin; CHF-1526) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[323] Apomorphine subcutaneous (APO-go; Apokinon; Apokyn; Apomine; Britaject; KW-6500; Li Ke Ji; Movapo; Onapgotm; SPN-830) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[324] Bromocriptine (Parlodel) – dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist and other actionsCabergoline (Dostinex) – dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist and other actionsDihydroergocryptine (DHEC; Almirid; Cripar) – dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist and other actionsLisuride (Dopergin) – dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist and other actionsPergolide (Permax) – dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist and other actionsPiribedil (Trivastal, Pronoran) – dopamine D2 -like receptor agonist and other actionsPramipexole (BI-Sifrol; Daquiran; Mirapex; Mirapexin; Pexola; Sifrol; SND-919; SND-919Y) – dopamine D2 , D3 , and D4 receptor agonist[325] Ropinirole (Adartrel; Repreve; Requip) – dopamine D2 , D3 , and D4 receptor agonist[326] Ropinirole (Requip CR; Requip LP; Requip XL; Requip XR; SKF-101468A) – dopamine D2 , D3 , and D4 receptor agonist[327] Ropinirole transdermal (Haruropi Tape; HP-3000) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[328] Rotigotine transdermal (Leganto; N-0437; N-0923; Neupro; Neupro Patch; Nubrenza; SPM-962) – non-selective dopamine receptor agonist and other actions[329] Talipexole (BHT-920; Domin) – dopamine D2 receptor agonist and α2 -adrenergic receptor agonist[330] Monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitors[ edit ] Rasagiline (Agilect; AGN-1135; Azilect; Elbrus; Lu-00-773; TV-1030; TVP-101; TVP-1012) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor[331] Safinamide (EMD-1195686; Equfina; FCE-26743; ME-2125; NW-1015; Onstryv; PNU-151774; Xadago; ZP-034) – reversible monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor and other actions[332] Selegiline (Eldepryl, Jumex) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor and other actionsSelegiline orally disintegrating tablet (Efupi; FPF-1100-NW; selegiline ODT) – monoamine oxidase B (MAO-B) inhibitor and other actions[333] CatecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitors[ edit ] Entacapone (Comtan) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitorOpicapone (BIA 9-1067; BIA-91067; Ongentys; ONO-2370) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[334] Tolcapone (RO-407592; Tasmar) – catecholO -methyltransferase (COMT) inhibitor[335] Drugs with unknown mechanisms of action [ edit ] Amantadine (Symmetrel) – unknown mechanism of action and ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor antagonist (indirect dopaminergic agent)[ 1] [ 2] Amantadine extended release (ADS-5101; ADS-5102; Gocovri; Nurelin) – unknown mechanism of action and ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor antagonist (indirect dopaminergic agent) – drug-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease[336] Budipine (BY-701; Parkinsan) – unknown mechanism of action and ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor antagonist[337] Istradefylline (KW-6002; Nourianz; Nouriast) – adenosine A2A receptor antagonist[340] Pimavanserin (ACP-103; BVF-048; Nuplazid) – serotonin 5-HT2A receptor antagonist – Parkinson's disease psychosis[341] Amantadine extended release (ALLAY-LID; OS-320; Osmolex ER) – unknown mechanism of action and ionotropic glutamate NMDA receptor antagonist (indirect dopaminergic agent)[342] Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (e.g.,donepezil ,galantamine ,rivastigmine ) – cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease[ 3] Anticholinergics (antimuscarinics/muscarinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists) (e.g.,trihexyphenidyl ,procyclidine ,diphenhydramine ,benztropine ,ethopropazine ,cycrimine ,biperiden , others)[ 4] Antidepressants (e.g.,SSRIs ,SNRIs ,TCAs ,MAOIs , others) – depression in Parkinson's disease[ 3] Atypical antipsychotics (e.g.,clozapine ,quetiapine ) – Parkinson's disease psychosis[ 3] Hypnotics (e.g.,eszopiclone ,melatonin – insomnia in Parkinson's disease[ 3] Memantine (Namenda) – cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease[ 3] Serotonergic psychedelics (e.g.,psilocybin )[ 5] Stimulants and related (e.g.,methylphenidate ,modafinil ) – fatigue and apathy in Parkinson's disease[ 3] Wakefulness-promoting agents (e.g.,caffeine ,modafinil ) – excessive sleepiness in Parkinson's disease[ 3] ^ Rascol O, Fabbri M, Poewe W (December 2021). 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