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Demser

It is used for treating patients with pheochromocytoma, in cases where a rise in the level of catecholamines is observed. A synonym of this dmg is demser. [Pg.175]

Metyrosine (Demser) is an example of this class of drugs. Chemically, metyrosine is a-methyl tyrosine. The drug blocks the action of tyrosine hydroxylase, the rate-limiting enzyme in the synthesis of catecholamines. Unlike a-methyldopa, metyrosine is not itself incorporated into the catecholamine synthetic pathway. The ultimate action of the drug is to decrease the production of catecholamines. [Pg.235]

Synthesis of neurotransmitter. Drugs that block the synthesis of neurotransmitter will eventually deplete the presynaptic terminal and impair transmission. For example, metyrosine (Demser)... [Pg.60]

Metyrosine (Demser). Metyrosine inhibits the enzyme initiating catecholamine synthesis (epinephrine, norepinephrine) this drug is used to diminish catecholamine stores prior to removal of a catecholamine-producing tumor (pheochromocytoma). [Pg.284]

GB Demser (Merck Sharp USA Demser (Merck Sharp ... [Pg.1311]

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