Dopamine

Question 1

What is the brand name for Dopamine?

Answer 1

Inotropin

Question 2

Generic name for Inotropin

Answer 2

Dopamine

Question 3

Drug class of Dopamine

Answer 3

sympathomimetic

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Dopamine

Answer 4

increase inotrope and chronotrope. constricts systemic vasculature. increases myocardial contractility and stroke volume

Question 5

Indication for Dopamine

Answer 5

cardiogenic and septic shock. hypotension w/ low cardiac output. Distributive shock/symtomatic bradycardia. BEST USED IN POST-CARDIAC ARREST

Question 6

Contraindications for Dopamine

Answer 6

Hypovolemic shock/ v-fib. Pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor) / tachydysrythmias

Question 7

Adverse effects of Dopamine

Answer 7

Headache, anxiety, dyspnea, palpitations, chest pain, increased myocardial oxygen demand.

Question 8

Precautions of Dopamine

Answer 8

Incompatible with sodium bicarb. MAOIs will enhance effects. Beta blockers will antagonize effects. when given with phenytoin, it causes hypotension and seizures

Question 9

general Dose and admin of Dopamine

Answer 9

2-20mcg/kg/min

Question 10

How much of Dopamine would it take to affect the kidneys only?

Answer 10

2-5mcg

Question 11

How much of Dopamine would it take to affect the heart?

Answer 11

5-10mcg

Question 12

How much of Dopamine would it take to affect vessels?

Answer 12

10-20mcg