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Preferred term

Debrisoquin  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 1131-64-2 (Debrisoquin)
  • 2(1H)-Isoquinolinecarboximidamide, 3,4-dihydro-
  • Debrisoquine
  • X31CDK040E

In other languages

  • French

  • 1131-64-2 (Debrisoquin)
  • 2(1H)-Isoquinolinecarboximidamide, 3,4-dihydro-
  • X31CDK040E

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-LRJ3FXGW-C

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