dobutamine

English

/doʊˈbjuː.təˌmiːn/

noun
Definitions
  • (pharmaceutical drug) A strongly inotropic catecholamine administered intravenously in the form of its hydrochloride C·HCl especially to increase cardiac output and lower wedge pressure in heart failure and after surgery

Etymology

Affix from English butyl + English dopamine.

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English

dopamine

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