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Debrisoquin
Medical 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. | |
Also Called: | Tendor | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 1131-64-2 |
Previously Indexed: | Antihypertensive Agents (1966-1972),Isoquinolines (1969-1972) |
Debrisoquin Medical Definitions and Terms
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