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Dopamine
Indications
Endotoxic septicemia
Poen-heart surgery
Trauma
Renal failure
Myocardial infarction
Congestive cardiac failure
Mechanism of action
High doses activates a and B- adrenergic receptors
It stimulates a-adrenergic receptors in the vasculature
It is a dopamine receptor agonist
This increases after load
Nursing considerations
Assess urinary output
Monitor infusion site
Continuous EKG and blood pressure monitoring
Contraindications
Pheochromocytoma
Uncorrected cardiac arrhythmias
Storage conditions
Stored at room temperature between 20 to 25 degrees
Side effects
Headache
Chills goosebumps
Anxiety
Shortness of breath
Vomiting
Nausea
Route of administration
Administered intravenously
