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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.

Brand Name
  • Dobutrex Injection 250 mg/Vial
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