dopaminergic agent

Introduction

agents that affect the actions of dopamine & dopamine receptors

Includes:

• dopaminergic agonists
• dopamine analogs &/or precursors
  • levodopa & Sinemet
• dopamine reuptake inhibitors
  • amantadine

Generally does not include:

• dopamine receptor antagonists
  • neuroleptics

More general terms

• pharmaceutical agent