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Drug-Dobutamine
Dobutamine/Dobutrex
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| classification | adrenergic agent |
| action | beta1 agonist, minor beta2 & alpha1. increases mycardial contractility and stroke volume |
| indications | CHF, cardiogenic shock |
| adverse effects | tachycardia, PVCs, hypertension, hypotension, palpitations, and arrythmias |
| contraindications | suspected or known poisoning/drug induced shock, systolic BP <100 with signs of shock |
| dosage | adults & peds: 2-20mcg/kg/min |