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How to Take Dopamine and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Important- This is a potent drug: It must be diluted before administration to the patient.
Adult: IV- The recommended initial dose is 1-5 mcg/kg/min, up to 5-10 mcg/kg/min according to patient's response.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with pheochromocytoma, uncorrected tachyarrhythmias or ventricular fibrillation and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Dopamine

This medication is an adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulant, prescribed for heart failure.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Dopamine

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