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
