- Trade: Dobutrex
- Class: Adrenergic agent, Inotropic
- MOA: Increases myocardial contractility and stroke volume with minor chronotropic effects, resulting in increased cardiac output
- Indication: CHF, Cardiogenic shock
- Contraindications: Drug induced shock, Systolic pressure greater then 100, use caution in HTN, recent MI, Arrhythmias, hypovolemia
- Side effects: Tachycardia, PVC’s, HTN, Hypotension, palpitations, arrhythmias
- Dosing:
Adult: 2-20 mcg/kg/min IV/IO
Pedi: SAA
