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Descriptor
English
:
Dopamine
Descriptor
Spanish
:
Dopamina
Descriptor
Portuguese
:
Dopamina
Synonyms
English
:
Hydroxytyramine
Tree Number:
D02.092.211.215.311.342
D02.092.311.342
Definition
English
:
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.
Pharmacological Action:
Cardiotonic Agents
Dopamine Agents
Sympathomimetics
Entry Combination - descr/qualif
English
:
Dopamine
/
agonists
use
Dopamine Agonists
Dopamine
/
antagonists & inhibitors
use
Dopamine Antagonists
See Related
English
:
Dopamine Agents
Levodopa
Receptors, Dopamine
Allowable Qualifiers
English
:
analogs & derivatives
administration & dosage
adverse effects
analysis
biosynthesis
blood
cerebrospinal fluid
chemistry
classification
chemical synthesis
contraindications
deficiency
diagnostic use
economics
genetics
history
immunology
isolation & purification
metabolism
pharmacology
physiology
pharmacokinetics
poisoning
radiation effects
supply & distribution
secretion
standards
toxicity
therapeutic use
urine
Record Number:
23987
Unique Identifier:
D004298
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