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Dopamine HCL

Class
Sympathomimetic
Dopamine HCL

Route
IV piggyback
Dopamine HCL

Dose
Adult: 2-20 mcg/kg/minute per BioTel order.

Dilution ratio: Use a 400
mg/250mL D5W (premix) or add 400mg to 250 mL NS

OR

Use an 800mg/500mL D5W (premix) or add 800mg to 500mL NS.

After BioTel determines mcg/min, refer to the Drug Drip Chart for drops/minute.

Pedi: not use in prehospital setting.
Dopamine HCL

Action
Low doses: Increase perfusion to kidneys and abdominal organs (dopaminergic).

Moderate Doses: Increases rate and force of ventricular contractions (beta1).

High Doses: Constricts peripheral vessels (alpha).
Dopamine HCL

Indications:
Cardiogenic shock with systolic blood pressure between 70-90mmHg.
Symptomatic bradycardias which do not respond to Atropine or transcutaneous pacing.
Dopamine HCL

Precautions
Assure IV patency; refer to Drug Administration Principles.
Do not mix with Sodium Bicarbonate; flush buting well between drugs.
Continually monitor ECG, heart rate and BP.
Dopamine HCL

Side Effects
Tissue necrosis with infiltration
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Arrhythmias
Dopamine HCL

Contraindications
Hypovolemic shock