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Dopamine Hydrochloride (DOPAMINE)

Hospira · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 63/100

Dopamine Hydrochloride works by stimulating dopamine receptors in the body to increase heart rate, blood pressure, and cardiac output.

At a glance

Generic nameDOPAMINE
SponsorHospira
Drug classCatecholamine
TargetD(1A) dopamine receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1974

Mechanism of action

Dopamine is natural catecholamine formed by the decarboxylation of 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA). It is precursor to norepinephrine in noradrenergic nerves and is also neurotransmitter in certain areas of the central nervous system, especially in the nigrostriatal tract, and in few peripheral sympathetic nerves.Dopamine elicits its pharmacological action by activating dopamine D1 and D2 receptors, beta-1 receptors and alpha-1 receptors. The activation of different receptors leading to its effects are dependent on dopamine dose.

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
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