Dobutamine Flashcards

1
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Generic name of Dobutrex?

A

Dobutamine

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2
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Brand name of Dobutamine?

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Dobutrex

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3
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Drug class of Dobutamine

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sympathomimetics

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Mechanism of action of Dobutamine

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Increases inotrope. Constricts systemic vasculature. Increase myocardial contractility and stroke volume.

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5
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What makes Dobutamine different from Dopamine?

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Dobutamine lacks chronotropic effects

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6
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Indications for Dobutamine

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Cardiogenic shock, CHF, left ventricular dysfunction

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Contraindications for Dobutamine

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hypovolemic shock, v-fib, pheochromocytoma, and tachydysrhythmias

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Adverse effects of Dobutamine

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headache, anxiety, dyspnea, palpitations, chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias (PVCs)

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Precautions of Dobutamine

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Incompatible with sodium bicarb and Forusemide. Beta-blockers will blunt inotropic effects

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10
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Dose and admin of Dobutamine

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2-20mcg/kg/min to the max of 40mcg/kg/min

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