==Clinical uses== Dobutamine is used to treat acute but potentially reversible heart failure, such as which occurs during cardiac surgery or in cases of septic or cardiogenic shock, on the basis of its positive inotropic action. Dobutamine can be used in cases of congestive heart failure to increase cardiac output. It is indicated when parenteral ...
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(from the article `diagnosis`) Another method for evaluating the heart without the stress of exercise involves the intravenous injection of the drug dobutamine, while monitoring ...
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<chemical> (+-)-4-(2-(3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylpropyl)amino)ethyl)-1,2-benzenediol. A beta-2 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. ... Pharmacological action: adrenergic beta-agonists, cardio...
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(do-bu´tә-mēn) a synthetic catecholamine administered parenterally as the hydrochloride salt for inotropic support in short-term treatment of adults with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedures.
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