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What is the difference between dobutamine and dopamine?

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Effect on the a2-andrenergic receptors

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Unlike dopamine, dobutamine does not have any effect on the α2‐adrenergic receptors. Dobutamine is preferred when there is a need to improve low cardiac output. Dobutamine should be avoided in patients affected by outflow obstructions, pulmonic stenosis, or hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

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