Dobutamine dosing
Vasopressors · 12.5 mg/mL · IV Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 2.5 mcg/kg/min/kg | 175 mcg/kg/min |
| standard | 10 mcg/kg/min/kg | 700 mcg/kg/min |
| high | 20 mcg/kg/min/kg | 1400 mcg/kg/min |
Inotrope for cardiogenic shock / low cardiac output. Beta-1 agonist. May cause tachycardia and hypotension at low doses.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · Heart failure and cardiogenic shock guidelines
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Vigil computes Dobutamine for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.