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noradrenaline, norepinephrine
a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
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5-hydroxytryptamine, serotonin
a neurotransmitter involved in e.g. sleep and depression and memory
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Dopastat, Intropin, dopamine
a monoamine neurotransmitter found in the brain and essential for the normal functioning of the central nervous system; as a drug (trade names Dopastat and Intropin) it is used to treat shock and hypotension