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Is dopamine a vasoconstrictor?

its depend upon the dosage of dopamine given via iv2 to 5microgram/kg/min called renal dosage it binds to D1 receptor which causes dilation of blood vessel,increasing blood flow to the renal ,mesenteric and coronary arteries5 to10 microgram/kg/min have positive inotropic and chronotropic effect by acting on beta1 receptor on heart10 to 20 microgram/kg/min causes vasoconstriction by acting on alpha1 receptor


Why is parkinsons treated with dopamine?

The symptoms in Parkinson's Disease are due to not enough dopamine at a particular part of the brain, specifically the substantia nigra. So the goal in treatment is to try and replace this missing dopamine.


Is L-dopa an agonist or antagonist for dopamine?

L-dopa is a precursor that is converted to dopamine in the brain. It is not an agonist or antagonist itself, but once converted to dopamine, it acts as an agonist on dopamine receptors.


What classification of drug is dopamine agonists?

Dopamine agonists are classified as medications that act on dopamine receptors to mimic the effects of dopamine in the brain. They are commonly used in the treatment of conditions such as Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome.


Which substance has a chemical composition similar enough to dopamine to allow it to fit the dopamine receptor sites in the brain?

L-dopa is a substance with a chemical composition similar to dopamine that can bind to dopamine receptor sites in the brain. It is commonly used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease to increase dopamine levels.

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What is the goal of combined dopamine and nitroprusside therapy?

Dopamine vasoconstricts, so it increases the blood pressure in cardiogenic shock. Nitroprusside is a vasodilator, it decreases preload (left ventricular stretch) and afterload (resistance). They are used in combination in cardiogenic shock to achieve a good hemodynamic effect or "good balance" or adequate blood flow.


Is atropine a vasodilator?

No


Is tegretol a vasodilator?

yes


Is lidocaine a vasodilator?

yes


What one have vasodilator effect 1-nicotine 2-cholestramine 3-urikinase 4-vit a?

As far as I know, none of them is a vasodilator. May be you meant nicotinic acid,"niacin". It's the one that has a vasodilator effect.


Is lipitor a vasodilator?

Lipitor is a drug that lowers harmful fats in the blood, including cholesterol. Its chemical name is atorvastatin. It is not a vasodilator.


What is the difference between venodilators and vasodilators?

a vasodilator causes dilation of the blood vessels; a venodilator is a vasodilator that causes dilation of veins


Is marijuana a vasodilator?

Yes. Vasodilators widen the blood vessels in the body, so when you inhale marijuana your pupils widen, which makes marijuana a vasodilator.


Is a polypeptide vasodilator produced by the sweat glands?

Bradykinin


What releases a vasodilator the least abundant WBC?

Basophil


What is the use of the ointment?

Nitro is used topically as a vasodilator


What do Vasodilator drugs do to you?

Vasodilator drugs work directly on the muscles of one's arteries, dilating them and increasing blood flow. This eases pressure on the heart and lowers blood pressure.