DOBUTAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (DOBUTREX)

Course overview

DOBUTamine is U.S. FDA-approved for short-term treatment of cardiac decompensation secondary to cardiac surgery or organic heart disease in adults. It must be used cautiously in older patients, and in patients with atrial fibrillation, asthma, preexisting hypertension, severe coronary artery disease, or ventricular ectopy. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of dobutamine. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.