- Dobutamine
- Drug Class: Cardiac
Stimulant
- Category:
Cardiovascular Diseases
Dobutamine selectively stimulates
beta-1 adrenergic receptors, increasing heart contraction strength
without significantly raising heart rate or blood pressure.
Contraindications:
- Hypersensitivity to
dobutamine or any component
Side Effects:
- Headache
- Rash
- Chest pain (angina)
- Nausea
- Irregular heartbeat
- Phlebitis (vein inflammation)
- Hypokalemia
- Fever
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath
Available
Forms:
- Injectable Solution:
12.5 mg/mL