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alpha-Methyltyrosine (Metirosine)

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)
Also Known As:
Metirosine; Demser; Metyrosine; DL-Tyrosine, alpha-methyl-; Racemetirosine; alpha-MPT; alpha-Methyl-para-tyrosine; alpha-Methyltyrosine Hydrochloride; alpha-Methyltyrosine, (+,-)-Isomer; alpha-Methyltyrosine, (D,L)-Isomer; alpha-Methyltyrosine, (L)-Isomer; Hydrochloride, alpha-Methyltyrosine; alpha MPT; alpha Methyl p tyrosine; alpha Methyl para tyrosine; alpha Methyltyrosine; alpha Methyltyrosine Hydrochloride; alpha-methyl- DL-Tyrosine; alpha-Methyl-p-tyrosine
Networked: 236 relevant articles (11 outcomes, 19 trials/studies)

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1. Suleyman, Halis: 5 articles (11/2012 - 05/2007)
2. Hacimuftuoglu, Ahmet: 4 articles (07/2012 - 05/2007)
3. Bancos, Irina: 3 articles (01/2021 - 10/2017)
4. Young, William F: 3 articles (01/2021 - 10/2017)
5. Polat, Beyzagul: 3 articles (11/2012 - 01/2010)
6. Cadirci, Elif: 3 articles (04/2010 - 05/2007)
7. Halici, Zekai: 3 articles (04/2010 - 05/2007)
8. Endo, Keigo: 3 articles (04/2007 - 01/2003)
9. Oriuchi, Noboru: 3 articles (04/2007 - 01/2003)
10. Ichihara, Atsuhiro: 2 articles (12/2019 - 03/2018)

Related Diseases

1. Pheochromocytoma
2. Psychotic Disorders (Schizoaffective Disorder)
3. Cardiotoxicity
4. Hypoxia (Hypoxemia)
5. Body Weight (Weight, Body)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Catecholamines
2. Phenoxybenzamine
3. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)
4. Metoprolol (Toprol-XL)
5. Ketamine
6. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol)
7. Clonidine (ST 155)
8. Somatostatin (Somatotropin Release-Inhibiting Factor)
9. lacidipine
10. moxonidine (Moxon)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Perioperative Period
3. Preoperative Care
4. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
5. Premedication