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. 1986 Apr;21(4):393–400. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.1986.tb05213.x

The haemodynamic and myocardial effects of dopexamine: a new beta 2-adrenoceptor and dopaminergic agonist.

B E Jaski, W Wijns, R Foulds, P W Serruys
PMCID: PMC1400939  PMID: 2871852

Abstract

Dopexamine increases inotropic state and rate of relaxation independent of changes in heart rate. Dopexamine has a chronotropic effect and results in a decrease in systemic vascular resistance. Dopexamine has a spectrum of action that should be useful in patients with severe heart failure.

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