Dopamine (Intropin)

Question 1

Dopamine (Intropin) indications

Answer 1

Hypotension as a result to bradycardia, or shock in the absence of hypovolemia

Question 2

Dopamine (Intropin) contraindications

Answer 2

Hypovolemic shock

Question 3

Dopamine (Intropin) dose for hemodynamic or inotropic support

Answer 3

2-20 mcg/ kg/ min infusion w/ titration in 5-10 mcg/ kg/ min increments

Question 4

Dopamine (Intropin) dose for post cardiac arrest hypotension

Answer 4

5-10 mcg/ kg/ min with titration to effect

Question 5

Dopamine (Intropin) dose for unstable bradycardia refractory to atropine

Answer 5

2-20 mcg / kg/ min infusion with titration to effect

Question 6

Pediatric hypotension

Answer 6

2-20 mcg/ kg/ min infusion with 5-10 mcg/ kg/ min until desired effect

Question 7

Dopamine (Intropin) kinetics

Answer 7

Onset 1-4 mins

Duration up to 10 min