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DOPAMINE AND DOBUTAMINE

SYMPATHOMIMETIC AGENTS

Receptor Type

Dopamine

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receptors
0

++/+++

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+++

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Norepinephrine

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Phenylephrine

++/+++

Dobutamine
Dopamine
Epinephrine

DOPAMINE
Dopamine is the immediate metabolic precursor of norepinephrine and epinephrine. Dopamine
is a nonselective adrenergic and dopaminergic agonist. It is a central neurotransmitter
particularly important in the regulation of movement. In the periphery, it is synthesized in
epithelial cells of the proximal tubule and exerts local diuretic and natriuretic effects.
ACTIONS

It acts on dopaminergic, 1- and -adrenergic receptors. Its effects vary markedly with the
dose.

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Low doses (0.54 mcg/kg/min)


At low concentrations (0.54 mcg/kg/min), the primary interaction of dopamine is with vascular
D1 receptors, especially in the renal, mesenteric, and coronary beds. By activating adenylyl
cyclase and raising intra-cellular concentrations of cyclic AMP, D1 receptor stimulation leads
to vasodilation.
In low doses (0.5 to 4.0 micrograms/kg/min), dopamine causes vasodilation in the renal,
mesenteric, coronary, and intracerebral vasculatures via stimulation ..

For complete article, click 'premium content' > Cardiology.

Morgan & Mikhail's Clinical Anesthesiology, 5e > Chapter 14. Adrenergic Agonists &
Antagonists > Adrenergic Agonists

Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine > Chapter 24. Pharmacology of Vasopressor Agents >
Vasoactive Drug

Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 12e > Chapter 12.
Adrenergic Agonists and Antagonists >

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Adrenergic Receptor Agonists

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