Compounds and drugs that block or inhibit the enzymatic action of AROMATIC AMINO ACID DECARBOXYLASES. Pharmaceutical agents in this category are used in conjunction with LEVODOPA in order to slow its metabolism.

Synonyms: Inhibitors, Dihydroxyphenylalanine Decarboxylase, 0, Aromatic L Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Aromatic-L-Amino-Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Aromatic-L-Amino-Acid, Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Dihydroxyphenylalanine, Dihydroxyphenylalanine Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Decarboxylase Inhibitors, DOPA, Inhibitors, Aromatic-L-Amino-Acid Decarboxylase, DOPA Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase Inhibitors, Inhibitors, DOPA Decarboxylase