Table I.
Catecholamine Measurements in 24‐Hour Urine Collection and Metirosine Treatment During Hospitalization
| Day | EPI (<20 μg/24 h) | NE (<80 μg/24 h) | Total (<100 μg/24 h) | Dopamine (<500 μg/24 h) | Creatinine (mg/dL) | Urine volume (cc) | Metirosine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 185 | 145 | 330 | 399 | 3300 | 500 mg TID | |
| 2 | 500 mg QID | ||||||
| 3 | 110 | 53 | 163 | 128 | 1150 | 500 mg QID | |
| 4 | 76 | 43 | 119 | 96 | 1630 | 500 mg QID | |
| 5–10 | 750 mg QID | ||||||
| 11 | 11 | 24 | 35 | 33 | 3600 | 1000 mg QID | |
| 12 | 31 | 26 | 57 | 420 | 26 | 4400 | 1000 mg QID |
| 13 and14 | 1000 mg QID |
Abbreviations: EPI, epinephrine; NE, norepinephrine; Total, total catecholamines.