Dobutamine

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