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Dopamine

How Dopamine works

Dopamine makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure.

Side Effects

Breathlessness, Headache, Nausea, Palpitations, Increased heart rate, Arrhythmia, Chest pain, Vomiting, Decreased blood pressure

Usage

Dopamine is used in the treatment of heart failure and decreased blood pressure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Dopamine a hormone/ a neurotransmitter/ a catecholamine/ a monoamine/ a chemical/ a stimulant/ a protein/ a vasopressor?

Dopamine is not a protein; it is a chemical, hormone, neurotransmitter, stimulant, monoamine, catecholamine and a vasopressor

Q. Does Dopamine cause vasodilation/ anxiety/ make you tired/increase libido/ increase systemic vascular resistance (svr)/ cause addiction?

Dopamine causes vasodilation and may increase systemic vascular resistance possibly when taken in high amounts. Dopamine use can lead to addiction

Q. Is Dopamine inhibitory or excitatory/ does Dopamine inhibit prolactin?

Dopamine is a special neurotransmitter because it is considered to be both excitatory and inhibitory. It is a prolactin inhibitor.