OBO ID: CHEBI:8021
Term Name: pergolide mesylate Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • (8beta)-8-[(methylsulfanyl)methyl]-6-propylergolin-6-ium methanesulfonate
  • (8beta)-8-[(methylsulfanyl)methyl]-6-propylergoline methanesulfonate
  • Pergolide mesilate
  • pergolide methanesulfonate
  • pergolide monomesylate
  • pergolide monomethanesulfonate
  • Permax
Definition: A methanesulfonate salt obtained from pergolide by mixing eqimolar amount of pergolide and methanesulfonic acid. A dopamine D2 receptor agonist which also has D1 and D2 agonist properties, it is used in the management of Parkinson's disease, although it was withdrawn from the U.S. and Canadian markets in 2007 due to an increased risk of cardiac valve dysfunction.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available