Drug Information
Drug Generic Name | DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
Drug Class | SYMPATHOMIMETICS |
Chapter | Cardiovascular System |
Indications: inotropic support in infarction, cardiac surgery, cardiomyopathies, septic shock, and cardiogenic shock. Cautions: severe hypotension complicating cardiogenic shock. Side Effects: tachycardia and marked increase in systolic blood pressure indicate overdosage; phlebitis. Dose: By IV infusion, 2.5-10 mcg/kg/minute, adjusted according to response. |
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