Droxidopa
FDA Approved: * February 18, 2021Pharm Company: * ZYDUS PHARMS USA INC
Category: Neurological Disorders
Droxidopa (INN; trade name Northera; also known as L-DOPS, L-threo-dihydroxyphenylserine, L-threo-DOPS and SM-5688) is a synthetic amino acid precursor which acts as a prodrug to the neurotransmitter norepinephrine (noradrenaline).[1] Unlike norepinephrine, droxidopa is capable of crossing the protective blood–brain barrier (BBB).[1] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Side effects 3 Pharmacology 4 Chemistry 5 History 5.1 Clinical trials 6 Research 7 Reference... [wikipedia]
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