Dopamine does not treat depression.
The specific pathogenesis of depression is not very clear, the current neurobiochemical research that its brain pentraxin function is low, the brain neurotransmitter function imbalance caused by the disease.
The current research and development of antidepressant drugs is also centered around pentraxin. Currently, commonly used antidepressants include pentazocine reuptake inhibitors such as paroxetine, sertraline, fluoxetine, etc., selective pentazocine and norepinephrine dual reuptake inhibitors such as venlafaxine, and norepinephrine and pentazocine specific antidepressants such as mirtazapine.
Dopamine is mainly used clinically for the treatment of shock, heart failure, bronchial asthma, and kidney protection.
Medication for depression requires antidepressant medication and the guidance of a physician.