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Dopamine Class
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Agonist
Vasopressor Inotropic agent |
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Dopamine action
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Causes increased cardiac output
B1 stimulation causes inotropic effects and vasoconstriction |
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Dopamine Indications
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Hypotension and Bradycardia
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Dopamine contraindications
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V fib and tachydysrhythmias
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Dopamine precautions
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never give dopamine to a dry heart treat hypovolemia with fluid before Dopamine
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Route and Dosage for Dopamine
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IV 5 - 20 mcg/kg/min
titrate to effect |
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Adverse reactions and side effects for Dopamine
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tachycardia
ectopic beats Wide QRS |
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How is Dopamine supplied
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400 mg in 5 ml preload
or premixed 400 mg in 250ml of D5W = 1600 mcg/ml |
