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Drug-Dopamine
Drug-Dopamine/Inotropin
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| classification | adrenergic agonist, inotropic, vasopressor |
| action | stimulates alpha and beta adreergic receptors. low doses stimulate beta, higher doses stimulate alpha |
| indications | hypotension, decreased cardiac output associated with cardiogenic shock adn septic shock, or symptomatic brady w/ no response to atropine |
| adverse effects | tachycardia, arrhythmias, skin and soft tissue necrosis, severe hypertension from excessive vasoconstriction |
| contraindications | pheochromocytoma, VT, VF. correct hypovolemia w/fluid replacement first! |
| dosage | adults & peds: 2-20mcg/kg/min (start at 5 & titrate to BP |