Dopamine
What is Dopamine?
Dopamine is an vasopressor used in ACLS to treat Bradycardia and Hypotension. Dopamine acts as a second-line drug specifically when Atropine fails or is inappropriate.
Dopamine Indications
- Bradycardia
- Hypotension
Dopamine Dosage
- 2 – 20 mcg/kg/min infusion
- Titrated based on clinical response; tapered on/off slowly
Dopamine Precautions/Side Notes
- Extravasation may cause tissue damage and necrosis
- Use caution when administering high doses through peripheral IV site
- May cause excessive vasoconstriction / tachyarrhythmias
- Adequate volume resuscitation is required before initiating dopamine therapy
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