Disease Related

DOPAMINE

Dopamine medication is used to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and certain types of shock. It works by increasing dopamine levels in the brain or stimulating dopamine receptors, improving motor control and boosting blood flow.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter and medication that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes. Here is a detailed description:

Chemical Name: 4-(2-Aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol

Molecular Formula: C8H11NO2

Mechanism of Action:

  • Neurotransmitter: Dopamine regulates mood, motivation, movement, and reward processing by stimulating dopamine receptors in the brain.
  • Medication: Dopamine increases cardiac output, blood pressure, and renal perfusion by stimulating dopamine receptors in the heart and blood vessels.

Indications:

  • Neurotransmitter:
    • Mood regulation
    • Motivation
    • Movement control
    • Reward processing
  • Medication:
    • Shock
    • Cardiac arrest
    • Heart failure
    • Low blood pressure (hypotension)

Pharmacokinetics:

  • Absorption: Rapidly absorbed after injection
  • Distribution: Widely distributed throughout the body
  • Metabolism: Metabolized by monoamine oxidase (MAO) and catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT)
  • Excretion: Excreted in the urine

Side Effects:

  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Anxiety
  • Agitation
  • Insomnia
  • Increased heart rate and blood pressure

Contraindications:

  • Hypersensitivity to Dopamine
  • Pheochromocytoma (adrenal gland tumor)
  • Uncorrected tachyarrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms)

Dosage: avoid self medication

  • Injection: 2-5 mcg/kg/min, titrated to effect

Forms:

  • Injection
  • Infusion

Please note that this information is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have any questions or concerns about Dopamine or any other medication, please consult a healthcare professional.