[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) ( MSH )]
UMLS (CSP) C0051427 - Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: Methyltyrosines