Dopamine Flashcards
1
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Pharmacology & Actions
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- Endongenous Catecholamine
- Acts on Dopaminergic and Adrenergic neurons
- Beta effects on heart -> increases cardiac output without increasing HR or BP
2
Q
Indications
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Treatment of Cardiogenic or Distributive shock
3
Q
Absolute Contradictions
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-Hypovolemia
- Allergy
4
Q
Precautions and Side Effects
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- May induce Tacharrhythmias (stop drug)
- High doses cause vasoconstriction
- Do not administer with sodium bicarbonate or other alkaline drugs as they deactivate dopamine
- Always try fluids before Dopamine
- Works best with Rx Pump
5
Q
Administration Route
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IV / IO
6
Q
Onset
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Immediate
7
Q
Peak Effect
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5-10 minutes
8
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Duration
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As long as infusion lasts
9
Q
Dose
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2-10mcg/kg/min infusion
