Stimulates both the beta 1 and alpha 1 receptors. This increases myocardial contractility and causes vasoconstriction. These physiologic changes result in an increase in cardiac output and blood pressure.

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1. Stimulates both the beta 1 and alpha 1 receptors. This increases myocardial contractility and causes vasoconstriction. These physiologic changes result in an increase in cardiac output and blood pressure.