L-(-)-α-Methyldopa (hydrochloride)

Methyldopa-d3 (hydrochloride) is deuterium labeled Methyldopa (hydrochloride). Methyldopa hydrochloride (L-(-)-α-Methyldopa hydrochloride) hydrochloride, a potent antihyoertensive agent, is an alpha-adrenergic agonist (selective for α2-adrenergic receptors). Methyldopa hydrochloride is a proagent and is metabolized (α-Methylepinephrine) in the central nervous system[1][2].

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