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Dobutamine
How Dobutamine works
Dobutamine makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure.
Side Effects
Headache, Injection site pain, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Chest pain, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, Arrhythmia
Usage
Dobutamine is used in the treatment of heart failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Dobutamine a pressor/ vasopressor?Yes, Dobutamine is a vasopressor (agent that causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels)
Q. Is Dobutamine a beta blocker?No, Dobutamine is a beta agonist, not a beta blocker
Q. Is Dobutamine an inotrope/ positive inotrope?Yes, Dobutamine is an inotrope
Q. Is Dobutamine a catecholamine?Yes, Dobutamine is a catecholamin
Q. Is Dobutamine a vasodilator?Dobutamine has got both vasoconstrictor and vasodilator properties. The net effect depends on the tone of blood vessels and the disease condition
Q. Is Dobutamine a vesicant?Yes, Dobutamine is a vesicant (it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein)
Q. Is dobutamine the same as dopamine?Dopamine is a natural neurotransmitter present in the body; both dopamine and dobutamine are inotropic and stimulate the beta-1 receptors of the heart
Q. Does Dobutamine increase heart rate/ tachycardia?Yes, increase in heart rate also known as tachycardia is a common side effect of Dobutamine
Q. Does Dobutamine decrease afterload/ preload?No, Dobutamine does not have effects on afterload or preload
Q. Does Dobutamine increased stroke volume?Yes, Dobutamine is known to increase stoke volume
Q. Does Dobutamine cause an increase/decrease in blood pressure?Yes, Dobutamine may cause fluctuations in blood pressure
Q. Does Dobutamine increase urine output?Yes, Dobutamine is known to cause an increase in urine output.
