Correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in the shock syndrome due to MI, trauma, endotoxic septicemia, open heart surgery, renal failure, chronic cardiac decompensation, CHF.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Individualised dosage. Administration rate begins at 2-5 mcg/kg/min; in more serious patients, increase dose gradually using 5-10 mcg/kg/min. May increase gradually up to 20-50 mcg/kg/min or more as the clinical situation dictates.
C01CA04 - dopamine ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulants excluding glycosides. Used in the treatment of hypotension.