Chemical formula: C₈H₁₁NO₂ Molecular mass: 153.178 g/mol PubChem compound: 681
Dopamine exerts positive inotropic and chronotropic effects on the myocardium, acting as an agonist at beta-adrenergic receptors. Depending on the vascular bed being studied and the dose administered, dopamine can cause relaxation or contraction of vascular smooth muscle.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| C01CA04 | Dopamine | C Cardiovascular system → C01 Cardiac therapy → C01C Cardiac stimulants excl. cardiac glycosides → C01CA Adrenergic and dopaminergic agents |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE Concentrate for solution for infusion | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Dopamine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)Estonia (EE)
Finland (FI)
Hong Kong (HK)
Japan (JP)
Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)
Singapore (SG)
Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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