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Dopamine (Intropin, Revimine)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
catecholamine, dopaminergic and adrenergic agonist (dose-dependent receptor selectivity)
Therapeutic Effects:
Vasopressor, positive inotropy, positive chronotropy, renal and mesenteric vasodilation (low dose)
Primary Considerations:

Dose-dependent receptor activity - dopamine's effects shift dramatically with dose — dopaminergic ( DA1 / DA2 ) predominance at low doses, β1 dominance at moderate doses, and α1 vasopressor effects...

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