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dopexamine

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More on Dopamine Definition: One of the catecholamine NEUROTRANSMITTERS in the brain. It is derived from TYROSINE and is the precursor to NOREPINEPHRINE and EPINEPHRINE. Dopamine is a major transmitter in the extrapyramidal system of the brain, and important in regulating movement. A family of receptors (RECEPTORS, DOPAMINE) mediate its action.      Other names Hydroxytyramine; Hydrochloride, Dopamine; 3,4 Dihydroxyphenethylamine; Intropin; Dopamine Hydrochloride; 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol; 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine Drugs: INTROPINDOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE 5%; DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER; DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE; DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5%; DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE 5% IN PLASTIC CONTAINER;
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
dopexamine [ Dopacard,Elan brand of dopexamine dihydrochloride,FPL 60278,Ipsen brand of dopexamine dihydrochloride,dopexamine dihydrobromide,dopexamine dihydrochloride ]
  RN given refers to parent cpd; structure given in first source 		86197-47-9   Dopamine/*analogs & derivatives Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Pharma Action Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Vasodilator Agents; Dopamine Agonists 		Br J Pharmacol 1985;85(3):599

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