Dobutamine Medication Information
Get detailed information on Dobutamine, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Dobutamine provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Dobutamine Pronunciation : doe-BYOO-ta-meen Therapeutic Classification : VasopressorsTrade Names/Brand Names of Dobutamine
India :
Dobugen PF |
Dobier (250 mg) |
Dobustat |
Dobunes Lypho |
Dobucard |
Nistaxel |
Dobonis -LP |
Dobunex PF |
Dobutrex (250mg) |
Dobustat (20 ml)
International :
Dobutrex
Why is Dobutamine Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a sympathomimetic compound used in the treatment of heart failure and cardiogenic shock. It stimulates the heart muscle.When should Dobutamine not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity; idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis (Obstruction of the flow of blood out of the left ventricle due to enlargement of the ventricular septum), Tachydsrhythmias.What is the dosage of Dobutamine?
Adult: IV -Acute heart failure- 2.5-10 mcg/kg, titrate to desired response.Cardiac stress test- As 1 mg/mL solution: 5 mcg/kg/min for 8 minutes.
How should Dobutamine be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, to be injected by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Dobutamine?
•Correct the decreased blood volume prior to treatment.It may increase the risk of rapid ventricular response in patients with abnormal heart rate.
Caution needed for patients with history of liver disease, allergies, endocrine tumor, and irregular heartbeat/arrhythmia, hyperthyroidism, elderly, newborns, pregnancy.
What are the side effects of Dobutamine?
Heart- Increased heart rate and blood pressure, chest pain, palpitation.Local- Inflammation of vein.
Miscellaneous- Nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, fatigue and shortness of breath
Potentially Fatal- Heart diseases.
What are the other precautions for Dobutamine?
Monitor ECG, blood pressure regularly while taking this medication.Avoid excess dosage.
