Details of the Drug-Related molecule(s) Interaction Atlas

General Information of Drug (ID: DM8XI09)

• Drug Name: Methyldopate Hydrochloride Drug Info

Indication

Disease Entry	ICD 11	Status	REF
Hypertension	BA00-BA04	Approved	[1]

• Therapeutic Class: Cardiovascular Agents
• Cross-matching ID:
  PubChem CID: 17276
  CAS Number: CAS 2508-79-4
  TTD Drug ID: DM8XI09

Molecule-Related Drug Atlas

Drug(s) Targeting Adrenergic receptor Alpha-2 (ADRA2)

Drug Name	Drug ID	Indication	ICD 11	Highest Status	REF
Clonidine	DM6RZ9Q	Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder	6A05.Z	Approved	[3]
Meperidine	DMX4GND	Pain	MG30-MG3Z	Approved	[4]
Lofexidine	DM1WXA6	Heroin and opiate withdrawal	6C43	Approved	[5]
Sodium chloride	DMM3950	Skin burns	ME65.0	Approved	[3]
Guanfacine extended release	DMB1CZ8	Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder	6A05.Z	Approved	[6]
Dexmedetomidine	DM93L4X	Irritability	MB24	Approved	[7]
Yohimbine	DMJCP1Y	Erectile dysfunction	HA01.1	Approved	[8]
Guanabenz	DM5QWEL	High blood pressure	BA00	Approved	[9]
Tizanidine	DMR2IQ4	Spasm	MB47.3	Approved	[10]
Oxymetazoline	DM8ZXT6	Arrhythmia	BC9Z	Approved	[11]

Molecular Interaction Atlas of This Drug

Drug Therapeutic Target (DTT)

DTT Name	DTT ID	UniProt ID	MOA	REF
Adrenergic receptor Alpha-2 (ADRA2)	TTQ8AFT	NOUNIPROTAC	Modulator	[2]

References

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