how does iv dopamine help in reducing blood ammonia levels?

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how does iv dopamine help in reducing blood ammonia levels?

2006-10-01 06:45:36 · 2 answers · asked by Vipin P 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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I am not aware that it does. Usually, IV dopamine is used to treat low blood pressure and renal insufficiency. To lower the ammonia level, usually an oral medication called lactulose is given.

2006-10-01 06:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Dopamine improves renal blood flow which in turn improves renal excretion of NH3.

2006-10-01 06:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by Heckel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋