Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors
- Name
- Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000471 (DBCAT003291)
- Description
Compounds and drugs that block or inhibit the enzymatic action of AROMATIC AMINO ACID DECARBOXYLASES. Pharmaceutical agents in this category are used in conjunction with LEVODOPA in order to slow its metabolism.
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description Carbidopa A dopa decarboxylase inhibitor used in combination with levodopa for the symptomatic treatment of idiopathic Parkinson disease and other conditions associated with parkinsonian symptoms. - Drugs & Drug Targets
Drug Target Type Carbidopa Aromatic-L-amino-acid decarboxylase target