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alpha-Methyltyrosine

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Definition: 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 		Other names alpha-methyl- DL-Tyrosine; alpha Methyltyrosine Hydrochloride; alpha Methyltyrosine; alpha Methyl para tyrosine; alpha Methyl p tyrosine; alpha MPT; Metyrosine Merck Brand; Hydrochloride, alpha-Methyltyrosine; alpha-Methyltyrosine, (L)-Isomer; alpha-Methyltyrosine, (D,L)-Isomer; alpha-Methyltyrosine, (+,-)-Isomer; alpha-Methyltyrosine Hydrochloride; alpha-Methyl-para-tyrosine; alpha-MPT; Racemetirosine; Metyrosine; Metirosine; Merck Sharp & Dohme Brand of Metyrosine; Merck Brand of Metyrosine; DemserDrugs* : DEMSER

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