| Active Ingredient | DOPAMINE |
| Therapeutic Class | BETA ADRENERGIC AGONIST |
| Indications | Cardiogenic shock in myocardial infarction. |
| Caution | Correct hypovolemia, CVP monitoring advisable. Extravasation, may cause necrosis. Recommended that a large central vein be used for infusion. Nausea, peripheral vasoconstriction, tachy cardia. |
| Dose Range | i.v. infusion: 2-5mcg/kg/minute, increasing if necessary |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding |