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(-)-Dropropizine (LEVODROPROPIZINE)

Phase 3 active Small molecule ✓ Verified Jun 2026 Quality 29/100

(-)-Dropropizine (generic name: LEVODROPROPIZINE) is a levodropropizine drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

Levodropropizine is thought to work by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

(-)-Dropropizine is a small molecule with multiple synonyms, including DANKA, DIPROPIZINE, and DROPROPIZINE.

Likelihood of approval
55.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • CNS / neurology attrition -3.0pp
    CNS drugs have historically high Phase 3 failure rates (notably in Alzheimer disease + major depression).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameLEVODROPROPIZINE
Drug classlevodropropizine
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaNeuroscience
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your nervous system as a complex network of messengers that help your body respond to different stimuli. Levodropropizine is believed to affect the way these messengers work, which can help alleviate symptoms of certain respiratory conditions. However, the exact details of how it achieves this are still not fully understood.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about (-)-Dropropizine

What is (-)-Dropropizine?

(-)-Dropropizine (LEVODROPROPIZINE) is a levodropropizine drug.

How does (-)-Dropropizine work?

Levodropropizine is thought to work by modulating the activity of certain neurotransmitters in the nervous system.

What is the generic name of (-)-Dropropizine?

LEVODROPROPIZINE is the generic (nonproprietary) name of (-)-Dropropizine.

What drug class is (-)-Dropropizine in?

(-)-Dropropizine belongs to the levodropropizine class. See all levodropropizine drugs at /class/levodropropizine.

What development phase is (-)-Dropropizine in?

(-)-Dropropizine is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of (-)-Dropropizine?

Common side effects of (-)-Dropropizine include Headache, Dry mouth, Alanine aminotransferase increased, Hypoaesthesia oral, Nausea, Dizziness.

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