Dopamine

class

adernergic agonist, inotrope,vassopressor
action

stimulates alpha and beta adrenergic receptors
Indication

Hypotension and decreased cardiac output, symptomatic bradycardia unsresponsice to atropine
Contraindications

VF,Vtach, or other ventricular arrhythmias

Correct any hypovolemia before giving dopamine
adverse effects

tachycardia, arrhthmias, tissue necrosis, hypertension, angina, dyspena
Dose adult

2-20mcg/kg/min iv infusion
Dose pedi

2-20 mcg/kg/min iv infusion

Author

papple

95796

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Dopamine

Description

Dopamine

Updated

2011-08-01T20:46:42Z

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