alpha-Methyltyrosine

Synonyms

DL-Tyrosine, alpha-methyl-

Demser

Hydrochloride, alpha-Methyltyrosine

Metirosine

Metyrosine

Racemetirosine

alpha MPT

alpha Methyl p tyrosine

alpha Methyl para tyrosine

alpha Methyltyrosine

alpha Methyltyrosine Hydrochloride

alpha-MPT

alpha-Methyl-p-tyrosine

alpha-Methyl-para-tyrosine

alpha-Methyltyrosine Hydrochloride

alpha-Methyltyrosine, (+,-)-Isomer

alpha-Methyltyrosine, (D,L)-Isomer

alpha-Methyltyrosine, (L)-Isomer

alpha-methyl- DL-Tyrosine

An inhibitor of the enzyme TYROSINE 3-MONOOXYGENASE, and consequently of the synthesis of catecholamines. It is used to control the symptoms of excessive sympathetic stimulation in patients with PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA. (Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed)