Inopin Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Dopamine HCl

Indications/Uses

Acute hypotension, cardiogenic shock due to MI, trauma, endotoxic septicemia, open heart surgery, renal failure, CHF.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IV infusion Initially 2-5 mcg/kg/min then gradually increase to 5-10 mcg/kg/min. Up to 20-50 mcg/kg/min may be required in seriously ill patients.

Contraindications

Phaeochromocytoma; overt left ventricular overload.

Special Precautions

Hypovolemia, history of occlusive vascular disease.

Adverse Reactions

Occasionally slight nausea, vomiting.

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Drug Interactions

Effect may be potentiated by MAOIs & β-blockers.

MIMS Class

Cardiac Drugs

ATC Classification

C01CA04 - dopamine ; Belongs to the class of adrenergic and dopaminergic cardiac stimulants excluding glycosides. Used in the treatment of hypotension.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Inopin infusion 250 mg/10 mL

Packing/Price

10 mL x 10 × 1's

Form

Inopin infusion 50 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

5 mL x 10 × 1's

Inopin

dopamine

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical