They also assessed the cerebral effects of dopamine—a drug often used to treat low blood pressure, or hypotension, in preterm infants. Their findings have been published in the Journal of ...

Dopamine agonists may impair the systemic regulation of blood pressure, resulting in orthostatic hypotension, esp during dose escalation. Monitor carefully for signs/symptoms of orthostatic ...

Avoid abrupt cessation. See Contraindications. Orthostatic hypotension with antihypertensives. Antagonized by isoniazid, dopamine D 2 receptor antagonists (eg, metoclopramide, phenothiazines ...