Avoid using if the patient is with
? decompensated heart failure, cardiogenic shock, 2nd or 3rd degree
heart block, bradycardia
Be cautious if the patient is
? with bronchospastic disease
? pregnant or lactating
Adverse effects : inflammation, edema, erythema, fever, flushing
Weakness, lightheadedness, rigors, confusion, speech problems
Hypertension, bradycardia
Urine retention
Decreased taste sensitivity
Dosage: Adults- initially 500mcg/kg/min IV for 1min. Maintenance
dose 50mcg/kg/min for 4min.
! Never mix in solution with diazepam, furosemide,
thiopental or sodium bicarbonate.
Interactions with verapamil, ibuprofen, indomethacin and
piroxicam.