Dopamine Hydrochloride

Overview

Dopamine Hydrochloride is a catecholamine neurotransmitter and hormone that plays several important roles in the body's metabolism, cardiovascular system, and central nervous system. It is commonly used in the treatment of heart failure and low blood pressure, especially in cases of septic shock or as a part of intensive care therapy.

API suppliers (7)

Suppliers of Dopamine Hydrochloride evidenced by a US FDA Type II Drug Master File or an EU Certificate of Suitability (CEP). Sources: FDA DMF list, EDQM certification database.

• SIEGFRIED PHARMACHEMIKALIEN MINDEN GMBHGermany1 active DMF GMP on record
• RECORDATI INDUSTRIA CHIMICA E FARMACEUTICA SPAItaly1 active DMF GMP on record
• CALBIOCHEM BEHRING CORP
• ZAMBON GROUP SPA
• HOECHST CELANESE CORP
• SYNTHA
• WINTHROP PHARMACEUTICALS DIV STERLING DRUG INC

EU CEP holders (2)

Companies holding a valid EU Certificate of Suitability (CEP) for Dopamine Hydrochloride, from the EDQM certification database. A CEP holder is a documented EU-market source of the substance — not necessarily the manufacturer — and these are not yet profiled in our directory.

Chemical identity

IUPAC name

4-(2-aminoethyl)benzene-1,2-diol

Canonical SMILES

C1=CC(=C(C=C1CCN)O)O

InChIKey

VYFYYTLLBUKUHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Therapeutic areas