Dobutamine Flashcards
1
Q
What is the brand name for dobutamine?
A
There isn’t one
2
Q
What is the MOA for dobutamine?
A
beta1 agonist > beta2 agonist
3
Q
What is the continuous infusion rate for dobutamine?
A
2-20mcg/kg/min IV
4
Q
What are the indications for dobutamine?
A
- decompensated heart failure
2. refractory hypotension
5
Q
What are side effects of dobutamine?
A
- tachycardia
- hypotension if not euvolemic
- PVCs
6
Q
What is the pregnancy class for dobutamine?
A
B
