CHEBI:4671 - dobutamine hydrochloride

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ChEBI Name dobutamine hydrochloride
ChEBI ID CHEBI:4671
Definition The hydrochloride salt of dobutamine. A β1-adrenergic receptor agonist that has cardiac stimulant action without evoking vasoconstriction or tachycardia, it is used to increase the contractility of the heart in the management of acute heart failure.
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Biological Role(s): sympathomimetic agent
A drug that mimics the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included in this class are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.
beta-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates beta-adrenergic receptors.
Application(s): cardiotonic drug
A drug that has a strengthening effect on the heart or that can increase cardiac output.
sympathomimetic agent
A drug that mimics the effects of stimulating postganglionic adrenergic sympathetic nerves. Included in this class are drugs that directly stimulate adrenergic receptors and drugs that act indirectly by provoking the release of adrenergic transmitters.
beta-adrenergic agonist
An agent that selectively binds to and activates beta-adrenergic receptors.
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