Reaction: Methyldopa to 1 product

Reaction
Reaction type
sulfation
Direction
Major circulating metabolite?
Yes
Spontaneous?
No
Activity
inactive
References
  1. Campbell NR, Sundaram RS, Werness PG, Van Loon J, Weinshilboum RM: Sulfate and methyldopa metabolism: metabolite patterns and platelet phenol sulfotransferase activity. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1985 Mar;37(3):308-15. doi: 10.1038/clpt.1985.45. [Article]
  2. Myhre E, Rugstad HE, Hansen T: Clinical pharmacokinetics of methyldopa. Clin Pharmacokinet. 1982 May-Jun;7(3):221-33. doi: 10.2165/00003088-198207030-00003. [Article]
  3. BUHS RP, BECK JL, SPETH OC, SMITH JL, TRENNER NR, CANNON PJ, LARAGH JH: THE METABOLISM OF METHYLDOPA IN HYPERTENSIVE HUMAN SUBJECTS. J Pharmacol Exp Ther. 1964 Feb;143:205-14. [Article]
Comments
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Enzymes
EnzymeKmVmaxRole
SulfotransferaseNot AvailableNot Availableconfirmed