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Dopamine agonists
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A dopamine agonist is a compound that activates dopamine receptors, mimicking the effect of the neurotransmitter dopamine.
Uses
Uses
Some medical drugs act as dopamine agonists; they are typically used for treating Parkinson’s disease, and may be useful for restless legs syndrome (RLS). Both Requip (Ropinirole) and Mirapex (Pramipexole) are FDA approved for the treatment of RLS.
There is also an ongoing clinical trial to test the effectiveness of Requip (Ropinirole), a dopamine agonist, in reversing the symptoms of SSRI induced sexual dysfunction. [1]
Examples
Examples
Examples of dopamine agonists include:
- Parlodel (bromocriptine)
- Permax (Pergolide) – Removed from market March 29,2007.[2]
- Mirapex (Pramipexole)
- Requip (Ropinirole)
- Apokyn (apomorphine)
References
References
- ↑ Clinical trial number NCT00334048 at ClinicalTrials.gov – “Treating Sexual Dysfunction From SSRI Medication: a Study Comparing Requip CR to Placebo”
- ↑ http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01596.html
External links
External links
- Dopamine+Agonists at the US National Library of Medicine Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
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