Denopamine
Encyclopedia
Denopamine is a cardiotonic drug which acts as a Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
agonist
. It is used in the treatment of angina
and may also have potential uses in the treatment of congestive heart failure
and for clearing pulmonary oedema.
Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
The beta-1 adrenergic receptor , also known as ADRB1, is a beta-adrenergic receptor, and also denotes the human gene encoding it...
agonist
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Agonists often mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance...
. It is used in the treatment of angina
Angina
Angina pectoris, commonly known as angina, is chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle, generally due to obstruction or spasm of the coronary arteries . Coronary artery disease, the main cause of angina, is due to atherosclerosis of the cardiac arteries...
and may also have potential uses in the treatment of congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure
Heart failure often called congestive heart failure is generally defined as the inability of the heart to supply sufficient blood flow to meet the needs of the body. Heart failure can cause a number of symptoms including shortness of breath, leg swelling, and exercise intolerance. The condition...
and for clearing pulmonary oedema.