Dobutamine
- Generic Name
- Dobutamine
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H23NO3
- CAS Number
- 34368-04-2
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 3S12J47372
- Background
A beta-1 agonist catecholamine that has cardiac stimulant action without evoking vasoconstriction or tachycardia. It is proposed as a cardiotonic after myocardial infarction or open heart surgery.
- Indication
Indicated when parenteral therapy is necessary for inotropic support in the short-term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures.
- Associated Conditions
- Cardiac Decompensation, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Associated Therapies
- Intravenous inotropic therapy
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