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Dopamine

Generic Name
Dopamine
Brand Names
Neoatricon
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C8H11NO2
CAS Number
51-61-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
VTD58H1Z2X

Overview

One of the catecholamine neurotransmitters in the brain. It is derived from tyrosine and is the precursor to norepinephrine and epinephrine. Dopamine is a major transmitter in the extrapyramidal system of the brain, and important in regulating movement. A family of receptors (receptors, dopamine) mediate its action.

Indication

For the correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in the shock syndrome due to myocardial infarction, trauma, endotoxic septicemia, open-heart surgery, renal failure, and chronic cardiac decompensation as in congestive failure

Associated Conditions

  • Arrhythmia
  • Circulatory collapse and shock
  • Hypotension caused by Trauma, endotoxic septicemia, Open-heart Surgery, Renal Failure, chronic cardiac decompensation, Myocardial Infarction
  • Urine flow decreased caused by Trauma, endotoxic septicemia, Open-heart Surgery, Renal Failure, chronic cardiac decompensation, Myocardial Infarction
  • Decreased cardiac output caused by Trauma, endotoxic septicemia, Open-heart Surgery, Renal Failure, chronic cardiac decompensation, Myocardial Infarction

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Hospira, Inc.
0409-5820
INTRAVENOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
9/21/2023
Dr. Donna Restivo DC
62185-0050
ORAL
6 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/23/2025
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
51662-1291
INTRAVENOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
2/22/2024
HF Acquisition Co LLC, DBA HealthFirst
51662-1458
INTRAVENOUS
1.6 mg in 1 mL
1/27/2024
Medical Purchasing Solutions, LLC
71872-7066
INTRAVENOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
5/30/2023
Dr. Donna Restivo DC
62185-0059
ORAL
8 [hp_X] in 1 mL
5/23/2025
Henry Schein, Inc.
0404-9981
INTRAVENOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
2/17/2022
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
0143-9254
INTRAVENOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
5/6/2022
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
0338-1005
INTRAVENOUS
80 mg in 100 mL
7/14/2017
ProPharma Distribution
84549-252
INTRAVENOUS
40 mg in 1 mL
6/23/2025

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
TROPIN 200 INJECTION 200 mg/5 ml
SIN11216P
INJECTION
200 mg/5 ml
11/4/1999

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
Dopamine Hydrochloride for Injection
国药准字H20040213
化学药品
注射剂
8/10/2020
Dopamine Hydrochloride for Injection
国药准字H20040214
化学药品
注射剂
8/10/2020
Dopamine Hydrochloride for Injection
国药准字H20040212
化学药品
注射剂
8/10/2020
Dopamine Hydrochloride for Injection
国药准字H20041357
化学药品
注射剂
7/3/2020
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
国药准字H20253682
化学药品
注射剂
3/25/2025
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
国药准字H20247125
化学药品
注射剂
6/12/2024
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
国药准字H20253681
化学药品
注射剂
3/25/2025
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
国药准字H20253216
化学药品
注射剂
1/14/2025
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
国药准字H20233811
化学药品
注射剂
6/27/2023
Dopamine Hydrochloride Injection
国药准字H20233677
化学药品
注射剂
6/7/2023

TGA Drug Approvals

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