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Dobutel

Dobutel

dobutamine

Manufacturer:

Prosweal Healthcare

Distributor:

Prosweal Healthcare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Dobutamine HCl
Indications/Uses
Inotropic support of the myocardium in the treatment of acute CHF or cardiogenic shock.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
IV infusion of 2.5-40 mcg/kg/min. Usual dose: 2.5-10 mcg/kg/min.
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Overdosage
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis.
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Special Precautions
Continuously monitor ECG & BP during treatment; cardiac filling pressure & output; hypovolaemia. May provoke chest pain in patients w/ CHD; ventricular ectopic activity. Patients w/ arterial HTN; excessive tachycardia may occur. Increases atrioventricular conduction.
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Adverse Reactions
Dose-related increase in heart rate & BP; ectopic beats, angina or chest pain, palpitations. Rarely, ventricular tachycardia; cardiac rupture during stress testing.
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Drug Interactions
Increase cardiac output & reduces pulmonary capillary wedge pressure w/ nitroprusside. Ineffective in patients recently treated w/ β-adrenoreceptor blocking drugs. May increase peripheral vascular resistance.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Cardiac Drugs
ATC Classification
C01CA07 - dobutamine ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulants excluding glycosides. Used in the treatment of hypotension.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Dobutel soln for inj 50 mg/mL
Packing/Price
5 mL x 1's
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