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==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
===Dosing===
*Normal renal function:
0.25 - 0.75 mcg/kg/min
*Creatinine clearance < 50mL/min, reduce infusion rate
===Rate of Titration===
*Q2H; slower titration rate if renal insufficiency


==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
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==Adverse Reactions==
==Adverse Reactions==
===Serious===
*Tachyarrhythmias
 
*Hypotension
===Common===
*Myocardial ischemia


==Pharmacology==
==Pharmacology==
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*Excretion:  
*Excretion:  
*Mechanism of Action:
*Mechanism of Action:
===Primary Receptor===
*PDE-3 inhibitor
===Relative Effects===
*↑HR
*↑↑↑SV
*↓SVR
==Notes==
*Can use as alternative to dobutamine in pts with cardiogenic shock and on b-blockers
*Causes pulmonary vasodilation, may be good choice in pts with RV failure
*↑cAMP in cardiac myocytes and vascular smooth muscle, thereby ↑HR and ↑SV while decreasing ↓SVR
*Use with caution in pt with renal failure and hypovolemia
===Indication===
low cardiac output states due to impaired myocardial contractility


==See Also==
==See Also==

Revision as of 14:31, 20 December 2014

General

Adult Dosing

Dosing

  • Normal renal function:

0.25 - 0.75 mcg/kg/min

  • Creatinine clearance < 50mL/min, reduce infusion rate

Rate of Titration

  • Q2H; slower titration rate if renal insufficiency

Pediatric Dosing

Special Populations

  • Pregnancy Rating:
  • Lactation:
  • Renal Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric
  • Hepatic Dosing
    • Adult
    • Pediatric

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

  • Tachyarrhythmias
  • Hypotension
  • Myocardial ischemia

Pharmacology

  • Half-life:
  • Metabolism:
  • Excretion:
  • Mechanism of Action:

Primary Receptor

  • PDE-3 inhibitor

Relative Effects

  • ↑HR
  • ↑↑↑SV
  • ↓SVR

Notes

  • Can use as alternative to dobutamine in pts with cardiogenic shock and on b-blockers
  • Causes pulmonary vasodilation, may be good choice in pts with RV failure
  • ↑cAMP in cardiac myocytes and vascular smooth muscle, thereby ↑HR and ↑SV while decreasing ↓SVR
  • Use with caution in pt with renal failure and hypovolemia

Indication

low cardiac output states due to impaired myocardial contractility

See Also

Sources