Equis ISSN 2398-2977
Dobutamine
Contributor(s): Mark Senior
Introduction
Name
Class of drug
- Adreno-receptor stimulant.
Description
Chemical name
- (+/-)-4-[2-[[3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylpropyl]amino]ethyl]-1,2-benzenediol.
- (+/-)-4-[2-[[3-(p-hydroxyphenyl)-1-methylpropyl]amino]ethyl]pyrocatechol.
Molecular formula
Uses
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Indications
Administration
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Precautions
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Interactions
with other drugs
- Beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs - enhanced hypertensive effect, especially with non-selective beta-adrenoceptor blocking drugs.
Adverse Reactions
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Lee Y H, Clarke K W, Alibhai H I & Song D (1998)Effects of dopamine, dobutamine, dopexamine, phenylephrine and saline solution on intramuscular blood flow and other cardiopulmonary variables in halothane-anesthetized ponies.Am J Vet Res59(11), 1463-1472PubMed.
- Raisis A L, Young L E, Blissitt K J, Walsh K, Meire H B, Taylor P M & Lekeux P (2000)Effect of a 30-minute infusion of dobutamine hydrochloride on hindlimb blood flow and hemodynamics in halothane-anesthetized horses.Am J Vet Res61(10), 1282-1288PubMed.
Other sources of information
- Derived fromThe Veterinary Formulary.4th edn (1998) Bishop Y (Ed). British Veterinary Association and Royal Pharmaceutical Society.