Dobutam 250 mg Injection
United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Uses of Dobutam 250 mg Injection:
Heart failure
Composition of Dobutam 250 mg Injection:
Dobutamine 250mg
MRP:
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216
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Description
Heart failure
Uses
Dobutamine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of heart failure.
Side effects
- High blood pressure
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How it works
Dobutamine is a sympathomimetic agonist. It works by activating the receptors in the heart. This makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force and increases its pumping capacity in conditions such as heart failure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Dobutamine a pressor/ vasopressor?
Yes, Dobutamine is a vasopressor (agent that causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels)
Q. Is Dobutamine a beta blocker?
No, Dobutamine is a beta agonist, not a beta blocker
Q. Is Dobutamine an inotrope/ positive inotrope?
Yes, Dobutamine is an inotrope
Q. Is Dobutamine a catecholamine?
Yes, Dobutamine is a catecholamin
Q. Is Dobutamine a vasodilator?
Dobutamine has got both vasoconstrictor and vasodilator properties. The net effect depends on the tone of blood vessels and the disease condition
Q. Is Dobutamine a vesicant?
Yes, Dobutamine is a vesicant (it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein)
Q. Is Dobutamine the same as dopamine?
Dopamine is a natural neurotransmitter present in the body; both dopamine and Dobutamine are inotropic and stimulate the beta-1 receptors of the heart
Q. Does Dobutamine increase heart rate/ tachycardia?
Yes, increase in heart rate also known as tachycardia is a common side effect of Dobutamine
Q. Does Dobutamine decrease afterload/ preload?
No, Dobutamine does not have effects on afterload or preload
Q. Does Dobutamine increased stroke volume?
Yes, Dobutamine is known to increase stoke volume
Q. Does Dobutamine cause an increase/decrease in blood pressure?
Yes, Dobutamine may cause fluctuations in blood pressure
Q. Does Dobutamine increase urine output?
Yes, Dobutamine is known to cause an increase in urine output.
Yes, Dobutamine is a vasopressor (agent that causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels)
Q. Is Dobutamine a beta blocker?
No, Dobutamine is a beta agonist, not a beta blocker
Q. Is Dobutamine an inotrope/ positive inotrope?
Yes, Dobutamine is an inotrope
Q. Is Dobutamine a catecholamine?
Yes, Dobutamine is a catecholamin
Q. Is Dobutamine a vasodilator?
Dobutamine has got both vasoconstrictor and vasodilator properties. The net effect depends on the tone of blood vessels and the disease condition
Q. Is Dobutamine a vesicant?
Yes, Dobutamine is a vesicant (it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein)
Q. Is Dobutamine the same as dopamine?
Dopamine is a natural neurotransmitter present in the body; both dopamine and Dobutamine are inotropic and stimulate the beta-1 receptors of the heart
Q. Does Dobutamine increase heart rate/ tachycardia?
Yes, increase in heart rate also known as tachycardia is a common side effect of Dobutamine
Q. Does Dobutamine decrease afterload/ preload?
No, Dobutamine does not have effects on afterload or preload
Q. Does Dobutamine increased stroke volume?
Yes, Dobutamine is known to increase stoke volume
Q. Does Dobutamine cause an increase/decrease in blood pressure?
Yes, Dobutamine may cause fluctuations in blood pressure
Q. Does Dobutamine increase urine output?
Yes, Dobutamine is known to cause an increase in urine output.
Expert Advice
- Do not drive or operate machinery while on Dobutamine treatment.Seek medical advice for correction of hypovolemia with suitable volume expanders before treatment with Dobutamine hydrochloride.You may be monitored for ECG and blood pressure continuously during the therapy.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
Product Details
SKU: PC-901343
Product Description: Dobutam 250 mg Injection is manufactured by United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Dobutam 250 mg Injection is manufactured by United Biotech Pvt Ltd
Packing: Vial
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
