[A methylated tyrosine, a catecholamine synthesis antagonist with antihypertensive property. Metyrosine competitively inhibits tyrosine 3-monooxygenase, an enzyme that activates molecular oxygen to catalyze the hydroxylation of tyrosine to dihydroxyphenylalanine (Dopa), an intermediate to catecholamine (dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine) production. This agent reduces the elevated levels of catecholamines associated with pheochromocytoma, thereby preventing hypertension. ( NCI )]
UMLS (NCI) C0886584Metirosine
METYROSINE
METYROSINE PREPARATION
- Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein
- Pharmacologic Substance
Relation/PAR: [CV490] ANTIHYPERTENSIVES, OTHER
Relation/CHD: METYROSINE 22 MG
METYROSINE 34 MG
METYROSINE 44 MG
METYROSINE 44 MG/100ML
METYROSINE 250 MG