Catecholaminergic

Related to catecholamines (dopamine, adrenaline and noradrenaline)

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.

See also

  • Adenosinergic
  • Cannabinoidergic
  • Cholinergic
  • GABAergic
  • Glutamatergic
  • Glycinergic
  • Histaminergic
  • Monoaminergic
  • Opioidergic

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Adrenergic receptor modulators
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  • See also: Receptor/signaling modulators
  • Dopaminergics
  • Serotonergics
  • Monoamine reuptake inhibitors
  • Monoamine releasing agents
  • Monoamine metabolism modulators
  • Monoamine neurotoxins


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