Dopamine

Question 1

Trade name

Answer 1

Intropin

Question 2

Class

Answer 2

Catecholamine

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

1. Hypotension resulting from significant bradycardia or shock (in the absence of hypovolemia)

Note: use in patients with shock have been associated with greater risk of adverse effects, including an increased 28-day mortality

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

1. Hypovolemic shock

2. Pheochromocytoma

Question 5

Dosing for Hemodynamics or Inotropic Support

Answer 5

2 - 20 mcg/kg/min infusion, with titration 5 - 10 mcg/kg/min increments until desired effect achieved

Question 6

Dosing for Post-Cardiac Arrest Hypotension

Answer 6

5 - 10 mcg/kg/min with titration to effect

Question 7

Dosing for Unstable Bradycardia (refractory to Atropine)

Answer 7

2 - 20 mcg/kg/min infusion, with titration to effect

Question 8

Onset

Answer 8

1 - 4 minutes

Question 9

Duration

Answer 9

Rapidly metabolized, but may last up to 10 minutes