A preterm newborn (32 weeks gestation) born to a mother with suspected chorioamnionitis presents with severe respiratory distress and a heart rate of 45 bpm at 1 minute of life. After 30 seconds of positive pressure ventilation with 100% oxygen and initiation of chest compressions, the heart rate is still 40 bpm. Which drug should be administered immediately?

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