MNEMONIC FOR DOPAMINE DOSES
B eta effects at L ow dose A lpha effects at H igh dose Dopaminergic effects: 0.5-2 mcg/kg/min IV (low dose): May increase urine output and renal blood flow Beta1 effects: 2-10 mcg/kg/min IV (medium dose): May increase renal blood flow, cardiac output, heart rate, and cardiac contractitlity (B1-adrene) Alpha effects: >10 mcg/kg/min IV (high dose): May increase blood pressure and stimulate vasoconstriction; may not have a beneficial effect in blood pressure; may increase risk of tachyarrhythmias