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classification
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sympathomimetic
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actions
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increases cardiac contractility
causes peripheral vasoconstriction |
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indications
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hemodynamically significant hypotension (systolic BP of 70-100) not from hypovolemia. Symptomatic bradycardia refractory to atropine
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contraindications
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hypovolemic shock without complete fluid resuscitation, pheochromocytoma
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adverse effects
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ventricular tachyarrhythmias, hypertension, palpations
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administration
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IV drip only
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dosage
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initial; 2-5 mcg/kg/min- increase as needed
method; 800 mg should be placed in 500 mL of D5W, giving a concentration of 1600 mcg/mL |
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pediatrics
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2-20 mcg/kg/min
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