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Dobutamine (Dobutrex)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Sympathomimetic amine, selective β1-adrenergic agonist (with mild β2 and minimal α1 activity)
Therapeutic Effects:
Positive inotropy, mild chronotropy, peripheral vasodilation, increased cardiac output
Primary Considerations:

Primary use in anesthesia - dobutamine is used intraoperatively and perioperatively to augment cardiac output in patients with low cardiac output states, cardiogenic shock , or decompensated heart...

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