Formulary Monographs [DOPAMINE, 121208]
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DOPAMINE
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BETA ADRENERGIC AGONIST
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Cardiogenic shock in myocardial infarction.
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Correct hypovolemia, CVP monitoring advisable. Extravasation, may cause necrosis. Recommended that a large central vein be used for infusion. Nausea, peripheral vasoconstriction, tachy cardia.
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i.v. infusion: 2-5mcg/kg/minute, increasing if necessary
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