MeSH 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.;
MeSH synonym : debrisoquine;
MeSH hyponym : tendor;
MeSH CAS label : 2(1H)-Isoquinolinecarboximidamide, 3,4-dihydro-;
MeSH Related Number : 1131-64-2 (Debrisoquin);
Registry Number MeSH : 1131-64-2;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debrisoquine;
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.