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Carmoxirole hydrochloride (EMD 45609 hydrochloride) is a selective, peripherally acting dopamine D2 receptor agonist and exhibits antihypertensive activities in vivo[1].

ChEBI: Carmoxirole hydrochloride is a hydrochloride salt obtained by reaction of carmoxirole with one equivalent of hydrochloric acid. Selective, peripherally acting dopamine D2 receptor agonist. Modulates noradrenalin release and sympathetic activation. Displays antihypertensive properties in vivo. It has a role as a dopamine agonist, an antihypertensive agent and a platelet aggregation inhibitor. It contains a carmoxirole(1+).

D₂ Receptor

[1] Haase AF, et al. Neurochemical profile of EMD 45609 (carmoxirole), a dopamine DA2-receptor agonist. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 1991 Jun;343(6):588-94. DOI:10.1007/BF00184289