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ALPHA-METHYL-P-TYROSINE
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Descriptor
English
:
alpha-Methyltyrosine
Descriptor
Spanish
:
alfa-Metiltirosina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
alfa-Metiltirosina
Synonyms
English
:
alpha-Methyl-p-tyrosine
Tree Number:
D12.125.072.050.875.485.050
Definition
English
:
An inhibitor of the enzyme
TYROSINE 3-MONOOXYGENASE
, and consequently of the synthesis of
catecholamines
. It is used to
control
the symptoms of excessive sympathetic stimulation in
patients
with
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA
. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)
Pharmacological Action:
Enzyme Inhibitors
Entry Combination - descr/qualif
English
:
alpha-Methyltyrosine
/
analogs & derivatives
use
Methyltyrosines
History Note
English
:
98; use ALPHA-METHYLTYROSINE (NM) 1979-97
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
AD
administration & dosage
AE
adverse effects
AG
agonists
AN
analysis
AI
antagonists & inhibitors
BL
blood
CF
cerebrospinal fluid
CS
chemical synthesis
CH
chemistry
CL
classification
CT
contraindications
EC
economics
HI
history
IM
immunology
IP
isolation & purification
ME
metabolism
PK
pharmacokinetics
PD
pharmacology
PO
poisoning
RE
radiation effects
ST
standards
SD
supply & distribution
TU
therapeutic use
TO
toxicity
UR
urine
Record Number:
33484
Unique Identifier:
D019805
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