It is a derivative of dopamine with prominent beta one receptor activity and negligible chronotropic and peripheral vascular activity.
Composition : | 250mg/5 ml |
Indications : | Refractory chronic congestive heart failure not responding to digoxin. For inotropic support in bacteremic shock. |
Contraindications : | Acute myocardial infarction. |
Safety Profile : | Thrombocytopenia, platelet dysfunction, uncontrolled hypertension, diabetic retinopathy, and pregnancy |
Adverse Effects : | Increase in HR, BP. |
Drug Interactions : | Nitroprusside. |
Dosage : | 2.5 to 10 mcg/kg in 5% dextrose by slow iv infusion. |
Purity : | Not less than 99%. |