Dopexamine hydrochloride, a novel drug with renal vasodilator properties: two case studies.
Two patients who received an infusion of dopexamine hydrochloride are presented. The dopexamine infusion was associated with a useful increase in urine output. The mechanisms for these effects are discussed and the renovascular dilatation associated with dopexamine highlighted.
Bodenham
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AR
Intensive Care Unit, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
Park
G R
GR
D000368:Aged; D001002:Anuria / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D002302:Cardiac Output / Q000187:drug effects; D004231:Diuresis / Q000187:drug effects; D004298:Dopamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009846:Oliguria / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014655:Vascular Resistance / Q000187:drug effects; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014665:Vasodilator Agents; C046318:dopexamine; D004298:Dopamine