Fenoldopam is an ?: (A) D2, (B) DI Agonist, (C) D2 Antagonist, (D) Paial Dl Agonist
Answer is D. Ans. is 'd' i.e., Paial D1 Agonist Fenoldopam mesylate (Corlopam) is a drug and synthetic benzazepine derivative which acts as a selectiveD 1 receptor paial agonist. Fenoldopam is used as an antihypeensive agent postoperatively, and also intravenously (IV) to treat a hypeensive crisis. Since fenoldopam is the only intravenous agent that improves renal perfusion, it may be exceptionally beneficial in hypeensive patients with concomitant renal insufficiency.