University of Nebraska Medical Center

High dose (>10 mcg/kg/min), adds (1 agonism, causing vasoconstriction. At “renal doses” augments diuresis but has no clear renal-protective benefit. At higher doses, treats hypotension due to sepsis or cardiac failure. 10-1000 mcg/min. Prominent natriuretic effect, tachycardia and … ................
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