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Dobutamine

Dose determining weight kgs (see DDW)
Which dobutamine vial ? 50 mls vial, 5 mg / ml
20 mls vial, 12.5 mg / ml

Manual dose calculation

Dose is 2.5–10 µ grams / kg / minute.
Incompatibility
Acyclovir, alatrofloxacin, alteplase, aminophylline, amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate complex, cefepime, foscarnet, indomethacin, phytonadione, piperacillin/tazobactam, thiopental.

Reference: BNF (vol 60) 2.7.1