How it works
Dobutamine Injection 250 mg 1 Ampx20 mL stimulates heart muscle and improves blood flow by helping the heart pump better.
Uses of Dobutamine Injection 250 mg 1 Ampx20 mL
What is it prescribed for?
- Congestive Heart FailureThis medicine is used for the short-term treatment of heart failure associated with a heart attack or other heart disorders. It is also used for improving heart function in patients who are undergoing open heart surgery or are on a ventilator. It is also used as a short-term treatment option for cardiac decompensation due to weakened heart muscles.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The effects of this medicine can be observed within 1 to 10 minutes of parenteral administration.
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Duration of Effect
The effects of this medicine last for an average duration of 10 minutes.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine. You may be advised to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with this medicine.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to Dobutamine Injection 250 mg 1 Ampx20 mL , sodium metabisulphite, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
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Obstructive heart disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a narrowing or obstruction in the heart or blood vessels that prevents the heart from filling or pumping blood properly due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
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Hypovolemia
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a very low blood volume or an inadequate circulatory filling due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
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Pheochromocytoma
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with pheochromocytoma, a tumor of the adrenal glands that causes increased secretion of adrenal hormones, since it may worsen the patient’s condition.
Warnings
Warnings for special population
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Your doctor will determine the best course of treatment after evaluating the potential benefits and risks associated with the use of this medicine. You may be advised to discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with this medicine.
General Warnings
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Other medicines
Dobucin Injection may interact with many other medicines and may cause severe adverse effects. Hence, it is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.
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Use in elderly
This medicine should be used with caution and monitoring in elderly patients since the risk of adverse effects is significantly high. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
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Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines
- Amitriptyline severe
- Insulin moderate
- Formoterol moderate
- Salmeterol moderate
- Beta blockers moderate
- Glimepiride moderate
- Digoxin moderate
- Desvenlafaxine moderate
- Linezolid severe
- Cimetidine moderate
- Metformin moderate
General Instructions
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
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