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Benserazide
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Benserazide is a peripherally acting aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase or DOPA decarboxylase inhibitor, which is unable to cross the blood–brain barrier.[1]
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Other names | Serazide, RO 4-4602 |
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Formula | C10H15N3O5 |
Molar mass | 257.246 g·mol−1 |
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It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[2]