Precursor to metabolite: Droxidopa to Norepinephrine

Droxidopa is converted to Norepinephrine by AADC.

Droxidopa mascot — mnemonic cartoon — Visual mnemonic: Droxidopa mascot

The pair

Droxidopa — Norepinephrine prodrug that crosses the blood-brain barrier; raises standing blood pressure.
Norepinephrine — Endogenous catecholamine; the first-line vasopressor for shock.

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