Dopamine Injection 200 mg 1 Ampx10 mL

How to use Dopamine Injection 200 mg 1 Ampx10 mL

Administer by IV infusion into a large vein using an infusion pump or other infusion control device. Pre-mixed infusion solution are suitable for administration without dilution, but the concentrated injection must be diluted for use. The dose of concentrate is added to 250 or 500 mL of compatible solution. Typical dilution is 400 mg in 250 mL to yield 1.6 mg/mL. Do not exceed 3.2 mg/mL.
Compatibility: Stable in D5LR, D5 ½NS, D5NS, D5W, D10W, LR, mannitol 20%, NS. Incompatible with sodium bicarbonate 5 % and alkaline solutions or iron salts. At Y-site administration, incompatible with acyclovir, alteplase, amphotericin B cholesteryl sulphate complex, cefepime, indomethacin, insulin (regular), thiopental. When admixed, incompatible with acyclovir, alteplase, amphotericin B, ampicillin, metronidazole with sodium bicarbonate, penicillin G potassium.
Stability: Store vials at controlled room temperature, 15°C-30°C (59°F-86°F) and premixed single-use containers at 20°C-25°C (68°F-77°F). Brief exposure of premixed single-use containers of up to 40°C (104°F) does not adversely affect the product. Exposure of pharmaceutical products to heat should be minimized. Avoid excessive heat. Protect from freezing. Avoid contact with alkalies (including sodium bicarbonate), oxidizing agents or iron salts.

UNLICENSED USE
Children: Not licensed for use in children under 12 yr. To correct the haemodynamic imbalance due to acute hypotension, shock, cardiac failure, adjunct following cardiac surgery: Continuous IV infusion. Neonate, initially 3 mcg/kg/minute, adjusted according to response (max 20 mcg/kg/minute); 1 mth-12 yr. initially 5 mcg/kg/minute adjusted according to response (max 20 mcg/kg/minute).

what are the adverse effects of Dopamine Injection 200 mg 1 Ampx10 mL?

Nausea and vomiting, peripheral vasoconstriction, hypotension, hypertension, tachycardia.

What happens if I miss a dose of Dopamine Injection 200 mg 1 Ampx10 mL?

Adults: Continuous IV infusion. 1-5 mcg/kg/minute, up to 20 mcg/kg/minute, max 50 mcg/kg/minute. Doses above 20 mcg/kg/minute may not have beneficial effect. Infusion may be increased by 1-4 mcg/kg/minute at 10-30 minute interval until desired result.
Children: Not licensed for use in children under 12 yr. To correct the haemodynamic imbalance due to acute hypotension, shock, cardiac failure, adjunct following cardiac surgery: Continuous IV infusion. 12-18 yr. initially 5 mcg/kg/minute adjusted according to response (max 20 mcg/kg/minute).

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