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A male asked:
a 42yr female,posted for tah,received iv dopamine200mg accidentally in ot,but managed successfully.what are effects & management of dopamine toxicity?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Elizabeth Wallen answered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Dopamine: is a naturally occurring substance. Accidental administration can cause irregular or fast heart rate, high blood pressure, maybe headache. It is metabolized very quickly, it's half life is about 2 minutes. So no treatment is really needed unless the heart rate, high blood pressure is severe. Since you are communicating with us now, it seems it all turned out fine. You can put it behind you.
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