Debrisoquin [debrisochin]
- Terms
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Debrisoquine
Tendor
An adrenergic neuron-blocking drug similar in effects to GUANETHIDINE. It is also noteworthy in being a substrate for a polymorphic cytochrome P-450 enzyme. Persons with certain isoforms of this enzyme are unable to properly metabolize this and many other clinically important drugs. They are commonly referred to as having a debrisoquin 4-hydroxylase polymorphism.
- DUI
- D003647 MeSH Browser
- CUI
- M0005709
- CAS
- 2(1H)-Isoquinolinecarboximidamide, 3,4-dihydro-
- Previous indexing
- Antihypertensive Agents (1966-1972); Isoquinolines (1969-1972)
- History note
- 91(73); was see under ISOQUINOLINES 1973-90
- Public note
- 91; was see under ISOQUINOLINES 1973-90
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