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== Properties ==
== Properties ==
 
The injectable form of dopamine hydrochloride, USP, is an almost transparent, aqueous, addictive solution for infusion into the bloodstream after dilution. Each mL will contain either 40mg, 80mg, or 160mg of dopamine in water for infusion including 9 mg of sodium metabisulfate as an antioxidant. With a pH level between 2.5 and 5, it may be adjusted by either citric acid or sodium citrate. The solution is disinfected and nonpyrogenic. Dopamine is a naturally occurring catecholamine and an inotropic vasopressor agent. It’s full chemical name is 3,4 dihydroxyphenethylamine hydrochloride. Dopamine is sensitive to alkali metals, iron salts and oxidizing agents. Dopamine must be appropriately diluted in a sterile parenteral solution before injection. [http://www.rxlist.com/dopamine-drug.htm]


== Occurrences ==
== Occurrences ==
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