DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex) Flashcards

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DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex)

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Name/Class: DOBUTAMINE (Dobutrex)/Sympathomimetic

Description: Dobutamine is a synthetic catecholamine and beta agent that increases the strength of cardiac contraction without appreciably increasing rate.

Indications: To increase cardiac output in congestive heart failure/cardiogenic shock.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to Sympathomimetic amines, ventricular tachycardia, and hypovolemia without fluid resuscitation.

Precautions: Atrial fibrillation or preexisting hypertension.

Dosage/Route: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/min IV.

Pedi: Same

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