Demser

Active Ingredient(s): Metyrosine
FDA Approved: * October 3, 1979
Pharm Company: * MERCK
Category: Cancer

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".

Demser Overview

Metirosine (INN and BAN; α-Methyltyrosine, Metyrosine USAN, AMPT) is an antihypertensive drug. It inhibits the enzyme tyrosine hydroxylase and, therefore, catecholamine synthesis, which, as a consequence, depletes the levels of the catecholamines dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline in the body. It is available as a generic medication.[1] Contents 1 Clinical use 2 See also 3 References 4 External links Clinical use Metirosine has been shown to suppress catecholam...

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NDC Database Records for Demser: (1 result)

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• 25010-305 Demser 250 mg Oral Capsule by Aton Pharma, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Metyrosine or a similar ingredient: (1 result)

• METYROSINE