Dobutamine

Question 1

Generic name of Dobutrex?

Answer 1

Dobutamine

Question 2

Brand name of Dobutamine?

Answer 2

Dobutrex

Question 3

Drug class of Dobutamine

Answer 3

sympathomimetics

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Dobutamine

Answer 4

Increases inotrope. Constricts systemic vasculature. Increase myocardial contractility and stroke volume.

Question 5

What makes Dobutamine different from Dopamine?

Answer 5

Dobutamine lacks chronotropic effects

Question 6

Indications for Dobutamine

Answer 6

Cardiogenic shock, CHF, left ventricular dysfunction

Question 7

Contraindications for Dobutamine

Answer 7

hypovolemic shock, v-fib, pheochromocytoma, and tachydysrhythmias

Question 8

Adverse effects of Dobutamine

Answer 8

headache, anxiety, dyspnea, palpitations, chest pain, cardiac dysrhythmias (PVCs)

Question 9

Precautions of Dobutamine

Answer 9

Incompatible with sodium bicarb and Forusemide. Beta-blockers will blunt inotropic effects

Question 10

Dose and admin of Dobutamine

Answer 10

2-20mcg/kg/min to the max of 40mcg/kg/min