Catecholaminergic

Catecholaminergic

Catecholaminergic

Related to catecholamines (dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline)

Main article: Catecholamine

Catecholaminergic means "related to catecholamines". The catecholamine neurotransmitters include dopamine, epinephrine (adrenaline), and norepinephrine (noradrenaline).

A catecholaminergic agent (or drug) is a chemical which functions to directly modulate the catecholamine systems in the body or brain. Examples include adrenergics and dopaminergics.

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