Inotropic/Vasopressor Therapy: Dosages
| Drug | Dosage (μg/kg/min) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Adrenaline | 0.05 | Beta-1 inotropism and beta-2 vasodilatation |
| 0.05–5 | Beta-1 inotropism and alpha-1 vasoconstriction | |
| Dobutamine | 5–40 | Beta-1 inotropism and beta-2 vasodilatation |
| Dopamine | 5–10 | Beta-1 inotropism |
| 10–40 | Alpha-1 vasoconstriction | |
| Noradrenaline | 0.05–5 | Alpha-1 vasoconstriction and beta-1 inotropism |
| Milrinone | 0.375–0.75 | Phosphodiesterase inhibitor; inotropy and vasodilatation |
| Levosimendan | 0.1 | Calcium-sensitizing agent; inotropy and vasodilatation |