Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
0.125 - 0.75 mcg/kg/min IV continuous infusion.
Pediatric Dose
0.25 - 0.75 mcg/kg/min IV continuous infusion.
Renal Adjustment
CrCl < 50: Reduce dose.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Unknown.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Severe pulmonic or aortic valvular disease
Common Adverse Effects
- Ventricular arrhythmias
- Hypotension
- Thrombocytopenia