SYMPATHOMIMETIC AGENTS
Receptor Type
Dopamine
++++
++
receptors
0
++/+++
++++
++
++++
+++
++++
+++
Norepinephrine
++++
++++
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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