What is the Generic Name for Intropin?
Dopamine
What is the Trade Name for Dopamine?
Intropin
What are the Indications of Dopamine (Intropin )?
- Used to improve blood pressure
- Cardiac output
- And urine output
What are the Actions of Dopamine (Intropin )?
Smaller doses result in renal vasodilation
Doses 2-10mcg/kg/min result in cardiac stimulation by acting on beta1 receptors
Doses >10mcg/kg/min stimulate alpha receptors leading to vasoconstriction (↑SVR)
Doses 2-10mcg/kg/min result in cardiac stimulation by acting on beta1 receptors
Doses >10mcg/kg/min stimulate alpha receptors leading to vasoconstriction (↑SVR)
What is the Therapeutic Class of Dopamine (Intropin )?
Inotropic, vasopressor
What is the Pharmacologic Class of Dopamine (Intropin )?
Adrenergic
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Date Published - Apr 11, 2016
Date Modified - May 28, 2019
