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Today's mini been is here! Effect of Epinephrine and Nor-Epinephrine on the Cardiovascular System In this video, Dr. Luis Verduzco discusses the effects of dopamine, epinephrine, and norepinephrine on the Cardiovascular system. Dopamine binds to adrenergic as well as dopamine receptors. It is given as an intravenous infusion of 2-5mcg/kg/min. It increases cardiac contractility and output, heart rate, urine output, and high doses cause vasoconstriction. Its side effects are tachycardia and arrhyt