Dopamine

Question 1

Dopamine; Class

Answer 1

Sympatomimetic Inotropic agent

Question 2

Dopamine; Mechanism of action

Answer 2

Immediate metabolic precursor to Norephinephrine.
Increases systemic Vascular resistance, Dilates renal and splanchnic vasculature.
Increases myocardial contractility and stroke Vol.

Question 3

Dopamine; Indication

Answer 3

Cardiogenic shock, Septic shock, Spinal shock, Distributive shock, and Hypotension with low cardiac output states

Question 4

Dopamine; Dosage and administration

Answer 4

Adult and Pedi:
2-20 mcg/kg/min
(determined by Online med control)