Dobutamine Flashcards
1
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Brand Name
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Dobutrex
2
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Drug Class
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Sympathomimetic
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
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Increased contractility, SV and CO with minimal increase in HR
Increased renal blood flow
4
Q
Indications
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Cardiogenic shock, CHF, left ventricular dysfunction
5
Q
Contraindications
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Tachydysrhythmias, severe hypotension, idiopathic hyprtrophic subaortic stenosis (IHSS), suspected drug/poison induced coma
6
Q
Adverse Effects
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H/A, dyspnea, HTN, CP, dysrhythmias, PVC’s, N/V
7
Q
Precautions
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Incompatible with sodium bicarb and furosemide
Beta blockers will blunt inotropic effects
8
Q
Dose and Administration
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2-20mcg/kg/min titrate to effect
Max dose 40mcg/kg/min
Not recommended in pediatrics
