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J Cardiovasc Pharmacol
; 78(3): 336-345, 2021 09 01.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-34117179
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT: Inotropes and inopressors are often first-line treatment in patients with cardiogenic shock. We summarize the pharmacology, indications, and contraindications of dobutamine, milrinone, dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, and levosimendan. We also review the data on the use of these medications for acute decompensated heart failure and cardiogenic shock in this article.