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DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Dobutamine (HCl):50mg/ml
- Manufactured by : Lilly
- Drug Strength : 50mg/ml
- Drug Form : Injection
- Pack Size : 5mlx1s
- Product SKU : dis_24087
Dobutamine (HCl):50mg/ml | Drugs used in heart failure
Alternate brands of DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Lilly Product Form : InjectionPack Size : 5mlx1sIngredients : Dobutamine (HCl):50mg/mlGeneric Category : Drugs used in heart failure
How it works
DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s works by stimulating the muscles of the heart, resulting in improved blood flow.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s
- Increased heart rate severe
- Chest pain
- Changes in blood pressure
- Narrowing of blood vessels severe
- Irregular heartbeat severe
- Headache
- Chest tightness
- Shortness of breath
- Increase in white blood cell count severe
- Unusual bleeding or bruising severe
- Increased urination frequency
- Nausea
- Skin rash and itching
- Fever
- Swelling and redness at the injection site
- Fast and uncontrolled contractions of the ventricles severe
- Restlessness severe
- Shaking and trembling of arms and feet
- Anxiety and confusion severe
- Muscle cramps and stiffness
Uses of DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s
What is it prescribed for?
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Congestive Heart Failure
This 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 DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s , 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
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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.
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Other medicines
DOBUTREX 50mg|ml Injection 5mlx1s 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
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severe
This medicine should be administered with extreme caution in patients with asthma due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Formulations containing sodium metabisulfite should not be administered, particularly in patients with a known history of allergy to sulfites. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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severe
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with a heart rhythm disorder due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or more frequent clinical monitoring are required to safely use this medicine. An alternative treatment option may be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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moderate
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients with reduced levels of potassium in the blood (hypokalemia). Frequent monitoring of blood potassium levels with appropriate electrolyte replacement may be required in some cases based on the patient's clinical condition.
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.
Other details
- Usage does not depend on food timings
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- practo.com - Dobutamine [Internet]. Available from: https://www.practo.com/medicine-info/dobutamine-2219-api [cited 28 september 2019]. 25 Jan 2019
- dailymed.nlm.nih.gov - DOBUTAMINE [Internet]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=cb842dc2-fb15-48f9-e4b1-ea4280db0199 [cited 28 september 2019]. May 2, 2018
- drugbank.ca - Dobutamine [Internet]. Available from: https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00841 [cited 28 september 2019]. September 28, 2019
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