Dobutamine

Question 1

Dobutamine Trade Name?

Answer 1

Dobutrex

Question 2

Dobutamine Classification?

Answer 2

Sympathomimetic

Question 3

Dobutamine Mechanism?

Answer 3

Binds to B-1 adrenergic receptors to increase inotropic force with little effect on chronotropy

Question 4

Dobutamine Indications?

Answer 4

Cardiogenic shock
CHF

Question 5

Dobutamine Contraindications?

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity
Tachydysrhythmia
Bradycardia
Hypovolemia

Question 6

Dobutamine Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

• Headache
• Syncope
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Tachycardia
• Hypertension
• Increased myocardial oxygen demand
• Dysrhythmia

Question 7

Dobutamine Adult Dose?

Answer 7

2-20 mcg/kg/min IV/IO drip

Question 8

Dobutamine Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

2-20 mcg/kg/min IV/IO drip

Question 9

Dobutamine Onset of Action?

Answer 9

2 minutes

Question 10

Dobutamine Duration of Action?

Answer 10

Variable. 1 -2 minutes after infusion stops

Question 11

Dobutamine Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

Adult & Peds: not to exceed 40 mcg/kg/min
*medscape

Question 12

Dobutamine Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO

Question 13

Dobutamine How Supplied?

Answer 13

Mix 250mg in 250-500 ml NS for a concentration of 500-1000 mcg/ml