Dobutamine (Dobutrex) Nursing Considerations

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Dobutamine

Trade Name

Dobutrex

Indication

Short term management of heart failure

Action

Dobutamine has a positive inotropic effect (increases cardiac output) with very little effect on heart rate. Stimulates Beta1 receptors in the heart.

Therapeutic Class

Inotropic

Pharmacologic Class

Beta-adrenergic agonist

Nursing Considerations

• Monitor hemodynamics: hypertension, ↑HR, PVCs • Skin reactions may occur with hypersensitivity • Beta blockers may negate therapeutic effects of dobutamine • Monitor cardiac output • Monitor peripheral pulses before, during, and after therapy • DO NOT confuse dobutamine with dopamine