Dopexamine

Dopexamine is a synthetic analogue of dopamine. Despite this, it is a β1 and β2 adrenoreceptor agonist. Its agonism of peripheral D1 dopamine receptors mediates relaxation of vascular smooth muscle in renal, mesenteric, cerebral and coronary arteries. Mild action at D2 receptors decreases norepinephrine (noradrenaline) release.