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