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class
adernergic agonist, inotrope,vassopressor
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action
stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
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Indication
Hypotension and decreased cardiac output, symptomatic bradycardia unsresponsice to atropine
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Contraindications
VF,Vtach, or other ventricular arrhythmias
Correct any hypovolemia before giving dopamine
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adverse effects
tachycardia, arrhthmias, tissue necrosis, hypertension, angina, dyspena
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Dose adult
2-20mcg/kg/min iv infusion
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Dose pedi
2-20 mcg/kg/min iv infusion
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