Debrisoquin
Synonyms
2(1H)-Isoquinolinecarboximidamide, 3,4-dihydro-
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.