Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that regulates several functions in the body including movement, reward, and prolactin secretion. It is synthesized from tyrosine and stored in vesicles for release. When an action potential occurs, dopamine is released via exocytosis. It then binds to G protein-coupled receptors to exert its effects. Dopamine levels are regulated by reuptake and metabolism. Imbalances in dopamine signaling are implicated in diseases like Parkinson's and schizophrenia.
2. “A neurotransmitter is the body's
chemical messenger. They are molecules
that transmit signals from neurons to
muscles, or between different neurons..”
12. ● Dopamine is an endogenous catecholamine that
serve as both a neurotransmitter and a precursor
of norepinephrine synthesis
● When given as an exogenous drug dopamine
activates a variety of receptors in dose dependent
manner
● It regulate
Cardiac function Vascular function Endocrine function
18. Storage
Of dopamie
• Dopamine neurotransmitters are stored in small storage
packages called vesicles by the help of vesicular
monoamine transporter (VMAT2)
19.
20. A Hydrogenatom
from the inside of
the vesicle binds,
inducing a
conformational
change in the
transporter
The conformational
change induced by
the hydrogen atom
binding enables the
monoamine binding to
the active transport
site
A second hydrogen
atom binds from
inside the vesicle
to the transporter
inducing another
change
The monoamine is
released inside the
vesicle and the two
hydrogen atoms are
released into the
cytosoland the
transport process
starts over again
48. Levodopa
3,4-dihydroxy-L-phenylalanin
L-DOPA crosses the protective BBB whereas DOPAMINE itself cannot. Thus
L-DOPA is used to increase dopamine concentrations in the treatment of Parkinson's disease
• PEAK PLASMA
CONCENTRATION
O.5 TO 2 Hours
• T1/2 – 1to 3 hours
• In clinical practice,levodopais almost always administered in combination with a
peripherally acting inhibitor of aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase,such as carbidopa
or benserazide
49.
50.
51. ADVERSE EFFECT
on/off
phenomenon
"wearing off"
phenomenon
each dose improves
mobility for a period
of time,
Hallucinations
and confusion
especially in elderly patients or
inpatients with pre existing
cognitive dysfunction
motor state
may fluctuate
dramatically
each dose of
levodopa
Nausea
orthostatic
hypotension
52. WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME
suddenly stopping dopamine agonist doses. It can cause
a serious condition called malignant syndrome
symptoms include
• high fever
• rigidity
• loss of consciousness
• kidney failure
59. Dopamine antagonists used to treat nausea and vomiting
• Domperidone
• Bromopride
• Metoclopramide
Dopamine antagonists used only in research
• Eticlopride
• Nafadotride
• Raclopride
65. PROLACTIN
Test
• Males: 2 to 18 nanograms per milli litter (ng/mL)
• Nonpregnant females: 2 to 29 ng/mL
• Pregnant females: 10 to 209 ng/mL
Prolactin Levels Are High Prolactin Levels Are Low
hyperprolactinemia hypopituitarism
66. Irregular or no
periods
infertility
Breast milk
discharge when
you’re not
pregnant or
nursing
Tendernessin your breast
Menopausal symptoms such as
hot flashes and vaginal dryness
Decreased sex drive
Difficulty in getting an
erection
Breast tendernessor
enlargement
Breast milk production
(very rare)