Precursor to metabolite: Methyldopa to α-methyl norepinephrine
Methyldopa is converted to α-methyl norepinephrine by AADC → dopamine beta-hydroxylase.
The pair
- Methyldopa — Central alpha-2 agonist prodrug; a preferred antihypertensive in pregnancy.
- α-methyl norepinephrine — Active methyldopa metabolite; central alpha-2 agonism reduces sympathetic outflow and blood pressure.
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