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Metabolism and disposition of opicapone in the rat and metabolic enzymes phenotyping.
Pharmacology research & perspectives - 1 Feb 2022
Loureiro Ana I, Fernandes-Lopes Carlos, Bonifácio Maria João, Sousa Filipa, Kiss László E, Soares-da-Silva Patricio
Abstract excerpt
Opicapone (2,5-dichloro-3-(5-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-nitrophenyl)-1,2,4-oxadiazol-3-yl)-4,6-dimethylpyridine 1-oxide) is a selective catechol-O-methyltransferase inhibitor that has been granted marketing authorization in Europe, Japan, and United States. The present work describes the metabolism and disposition of opicapone in the rat obtained in support to its development and regulatory filling. Plasma levels and...
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