SKF-82958 hydrobromide ((±)-SKF 82958 hydrobromide)

SKF 82958 is a dopamine D₁ receptor agonist (K_0.5 = 4 nM in a radioligand binding assay).¹ It is selective for dopamine D₁ over D₂ receptors (K_0.5 = 73 nM). SKF 82958 induces dopamine D₁ receptor-dependent adenylate cyclase activity in rat striatal membranes (EC₅₀ = 491 nM). SKF 82958 (3 mg/kg) prevents and reverses fentanyl-induced respiratory depression, without affecting analgesia, in cats.² It also increases locomotion and rearing in rats.³

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