Pharmacology
Presentation: Diluted to 5 mg/50 ml
Class: Catecholamine
Action: Alpha and beta agonist
Use: Resuscitation, inotrope, chronotrope, vasoconstrictor
Dose: From 0.05 mcg/kg/min
Route: IV, IM, SC, ET
Onset: Immediate
Duration: Half life- 2 minutes
Complications: Arrhythmias, vasodilation, angina
Elimination: MAO and COMT
ArticleDate:20040402
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