Class
sympathetic agonist
MOA
naturally occuring catecholamine, acts on alpha beta 1 and dopaminergic adrenergic receptors
Indications
Hypotension also used for bradycardia secondary to atropine
contraindications
hypovolemic shock, cardiogenic shock.
dose
400mg in 250 ml of d5w
infusion is 2-10 mcg/kg/min