Preparation
| Indication: | Acute hypotension |
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| Form: | 10mg per 1ml ampoule |
| Reconstitution: | Already in solution but dilute before administration. |
| Administration: | Peripheral or central IV route Dilute 10mg (1ml of 10mg/ml solution) to 100ml saline to give a 100 microgram/ml solution. |
| Compatible: | Sodium chloride 0.9% |
| Method: | A) IV bolus usual dose = 0.1-0.5mg (1 - 5 mls of diluted solution bolus). Withdraw the required amount from the prepared solution. Administer over 3-5 minutes. May be repeated after 15 minutes. B) Continuous IV infusion - peripheral or central. Initial max. rate 180 micrograms/minute (100ml dilute solution / hour) , adjusted to 30-60 microgram/minute according to response, via rate controlled pump. |
| Special notes: | May cause tissue necrosis |