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    A Drug Study on

    DOPAMINE

    In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in

    NCM 109 – RLE

    Care of Mother, Child at Risk or With Problems

    Submitted to:

    Mr. Lendell Kelly B. Ytac, RN

    Clinical Instructor

    Submitted by:

    Clint S. Ancog

    BSN – 2A
    Generic Name: dopamine (injection) (DOE pa meen)
    Brand Name: Intropin

    Drug Class: Inotropic agents

    What is Dopamine?

    Dopamine is a medication form of a substance that occurs naturally in the


    body. It works by improving the pumping strength of the heart and improves blood
    flow to the kidneys.

    Dopamine injection (Intropin) is used to treat certain conditions that occur


    when you are in shock, which may be caused by heart attack, trauma, surgery, heart
    failure, kidney failure, and other serious medical conditions.

    Dose

     Adult Dose of Dopamine for Nonobstructive Oliguria

    Initial dose: 1 to 5 mcg/kg/min by continuous IV infusion.


    Titrate to desired response. Administration at rates greater than 50 mcg per
    kg per minute have been used safely in serious situations.

     Adult Dose of Dopamine for Shock

    Initial dose: 1 to 5 mcg/kg/min by continuous IV infusion.


    Titrate to desired response. Administration at rates greater than 50 mcg per
    kg per minute have been used safely in serious situations

     Pediatric Dose for Nonobstructive Oliguria

    less than 1 month: 1 to 20 mcg/kg/min by continuous IV infusion, titrated to


    desired response.

    1 month or older: 1 to 20 mcg/kg/min by continuous IV infusion, titrated to


    desired response. Maximum of 50 mcg/kg/min.
     Pediatric Dose for Shock

    less than 1 month: 1 to 20 mcg/kg/min by continuous IV infusion, titrated to


    desired response.

    1 month or older: 1 to 20 mcg/kg/min by continuous IV infusion, titrated to


    desired response. Maximum of 50 mcg/kg/min.

    Indications

     Shock
     Hemodynamic imbalance
     Hypotension
     Heart failure

    Contraindications

     Hypersensitivity to drug or bisulfites


     Tachyarrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation
     pheochromocytoma

    Side Effects

     headache;
     feeling anxious;
     nausea, vomiting; or
     chills, goose bumps.

    Adverse Side Effects

     a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out (even while lying down);
     chest pain;
     fast, slow, or pounding heartbeats;
     shortness of breath;
     cold feeling, numbness, or blue-colored appearance in your hands or feet; or
     darkening or skin changes in your hands or feet.

    Drug Interaction

     Acetylsalicylic Acid (aspirin)


     Activated Charcoal (charcoal)
     Adrenalin (epinephrine)
     Ativan (lorazepam)
     Atrovent (ipratropium)
     Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
     Cardizem (diltiazem)
     Dextrose (glucose)
     Dilaudid (hydromorphone)
     Heparin Sodium (heparin)
     Lasix (furosemide)
     Levophed (norepinephrine)
     Morphine Sulfate ER (morphine)
     Paracetamol (acetaminophen)
     Plavix (clopidogrel)
     Solu-Medrol (methylprednisolone)
     Valproate Sodium (valproic acid)
     Versed (midazolam)
     Vitamin K (phytonadione)
     Zofran (ondansetron)

    Nurse Responsibilities
    1. During the infusion, keep an eye on your blood pressure, pulse, urine
    production, and pulmonary artery wedge pressure.
    2. Discuss why it's important to keep a close eye on the patient during the
    infusion.
    3. Instruct the patient to convey any negative reactions or irritation at the I.V.
    site.
    4. Evaluate any other serious and life-threatening adverse reactions and
    interactions, particularly those related to the drugs and tests listed above, as
    needed.

    References

    Sinha S. (April 2019). Dopamine Injection. Retrieved from: https://www.drugs.

    com/dopamine.html

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