dopamine agonist

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dopamine agonist

drug that exerts its pharmacologic effects by directly activating dopamine agonist receptors.

dopamine agonist

A drug that stimulates dopamine receptors in the brain. Some of these agents, such as ropinirole and pramipexole, are used to treat Parkinson disease.

dopamine

a compound, hydroxytyramine, produced by the decarboxylation of dopa; an intermediate product in the synthesis of norepinephrine. It is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system; administered intravenously to correct hemodynamic imbalance in shock syndrome.

dopamine agonist

used to terminate pregnancy. See bromocriptine, cabergoline.

dopamine β-hydroxylase

enzyme catalyzing the synthesis of norepinephrine from dopamine. A copper-containing mono-oxygenase requiring vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

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16) Studies with cabergoline, pramipexole, and pergolide--alone or combined with levodopa--vs levodopa alone showed a decrease in motor complications with the dopamine agonist but lower activities of daily living and UPDRS scores.

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