Term Name: droxidopa
Synonyms: (-)-(2S,3R)-2-amino-3-hydroxy-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)propanoic acid, (2S,3R)-3,4-dihydroxy-phenylserine, (betaR)-beta,3-dihydroxy-L-tyrosine, Dops, droxidopa, droxidopum, Droxydopa, L-Dihydroxyphenylserine, L-DOPS, L-threo-dihydroxyphenylserine, L-Threodops, Northera, SM 5688, threo-Dopaserine
Definition: A serine derivative that is L-serine substituted at the beta-position by a 3,4-dihydroxyphenyl group. A prodrug for noradrenalone, it is used for treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:31524]  ( EBI )

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is a type of: catechols L-tyrosine derivative
has_role: antihypertensive agent prodrug vasoconstrictor agent