Drug Information
| Drug Generic Name | DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE |
| Drug Class | SYMPATHOMIMETICS |
| Chapter | Cardiovascular System |
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Indications: cardiogenic shock in infarction or cardiac surgery. Cautions: correct hypovolemia; low dose in shock due to acute myocardial infarction. Contra-indications: Tachyarrhythmias; pheochromocytoma. Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, peripheral vasoconstriction, hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia. Dose: by. IV infusion: 2-5 mcg/kg/minute initially. |
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