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Dopamine (Intropin) Summary

Description: 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.

Also Known As: Intropin; 3,4-Dihydroxyphenethylamine; 4-(2-Aminoethyl)-1,2-benzenediol; Dopamine Hydrochloride; 3,4 Dihydroxyphenethylamine Show All >>

Networked: 16016 relevant articles (602 outcomes, 1756 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Dopamine is Relevant

  1. Parkinson Disease (Parkinson's Disease) : 146 outcomes 330 studies in 3807 results
  2. Schizophrenia (Dementia Praecox) : 67 outcomes 240 studies in 1925 results
  3. Dyskinesias (Dyskinesia) : 29 outcomes 41 studies in 417 results
  4. Parkinsonian Disorders (Parkinsonism) : 27 outcomes 47 studies in 533 results
  5. Heart Failure : 26 outcomes 29 studies in 246 results
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Drugs Related to Dopamine

  1. Levodopa (L Dopa)
  2. Norepinephrine (Noradrenaline)
  3. Serotonin (5 Hydroxytryptamine)
  4. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)
  5. Dobutamine
  6. Epinephrine (Adrenaline)
  7. 1- Methyl- 4- phenyl- 1,2,3,6- tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)
  8. Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
  9. Tyrosine 3-Monooxygenase (Tyrosine Hydroxylase)
  10. Dihydroxyphenylalanine (Dopa)
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Therapies Related to Dopamine

  1. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
  2. Transplants (Transplant)
  3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
  4. Denervation
  5. Resuscitation
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