1
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Action
A
inotrope
potent vasodilator
2
Q
Side effect
A
ventricular arrhythmias, torsades
can accumulate in pts with renal failure and low CO states
may increase ventricular rate
3
Q
Indicaiton
A
myocardial dysfunction and increased SVR
CHF or post cardiac surgery pts
cardiogenic shock
pulmonary htn
4
Q
Dosage
A
starting dose: 0.375mcg/kg/min
max dose: 0.75mcg/kg/min
Cardiac Medications
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