Dopamine HCL Flashcards
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Indications - Intropin (dopamine HCL)
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❑ Second line drug for symptomatic bradycardia (after atropine)
❑ Use for hypotension (SBP <70 – 100mmHG) with signs and symptoms of shock – correct hypovolemia with volume replacement before initiating dopamine
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Adult dosing for Dopamine?
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Adult: 2 – 20 mcg/kg/min IV Infusion; titrate to patient response; taper slowly; Mix:400 mg/250ml N/S [1600mcg/ml]
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Contraindications - Intropin (dopamine HCL)
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❑ Uncorrected tachydysrhythmias
❑ Ventricular fibrillation
❑ Pheochromocytoma – may precipitate hypertensive crisis
❑ Allergies to sulfites
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Pediatric dosing for Dopamine?
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Pediatric: 2 – 20 mcg/kg/min IV/IO infusion; titrate to patient response
