Warning: the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, expertise & judgment and expertise & judgment of some your pharmacist. it must not be construed to indicate that use of the tablet is safe or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using it drug.
Dopamine - injection
(dope-uh-meen)
common brand names: Intropin
Simular Drugs : Dopamine HCL, Dopamine Hcl 5ml In 10ml, Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe, Dopamine Hcl Fliptop, Dopamine Hcl Univer Addit
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe Usage: this medication is used to treat heart conditions. medication provides additional pumping strength by stimulating heart muscle. in some patients it is used for improving kidney blood supply.
How to use Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe: this drug is given by injection through vein (larger arm vein is preferred) in an IV solution. dilution & amount about medication given depend on the condition treated and how much about fluid canbe safely given. Follow every pharmacist and healthcare professional instructions exactly. If MAO inhibitors (see drug Interactions) have been used within the past 2-3 weeks, starting dose of this drug should be no more than one-tenth of the usual dose. contents of IV solution should be examined for discoloration or particles before use. Solutions darker than slightly yellow or containing particles must be discarded. infusion rate of this med should be slowly reduced before stopping. other IV solutions may be needed to prevent low blood pressure.
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe side effects: Nausea, vomiting or headache may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify you're physician. Report promptly: any irregular or rapid heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, trouble breathing. Unlikely but report promptly: any major change at amount about urine, unusually cool skin, rapid change in skin color, painful arms or legs. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your healthcare professional or pharmacist.
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe Precautions: Before using this drug, tell your pharmacist youre medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), blood vessel disease, pheochromocytoma, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Leakage of IV solution into tissue around the vein is to be avoided. Swelling or pain in injection site must be promptly reported. Caution is advised when using this drug at elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects about the drug. it drug should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks and benefits with you're pharmacist. it is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because about the potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using it drug is not recommended. Consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe med interactions: Tell some your doctor about every nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially: MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol, propranolol), alpha-blockers (e.g., prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin), anesthetics (e.g., halothane or cyclopropane), phenytoin. don't add this drug to IV solutions containing sodium bicarbonate or another alkaline solutions, oxidizing agents or IV iron products since this medication will be inactivated. do not start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or pharmacist approval.
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe special notes: Frequent blood & urine tests & heart monitoring performed with use of it medication.
If you missed Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe dose: Not applicable. it drug is given continuously until therapy is completed.
Dopamine Hcl Additive Syringe Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. it medication is stable for minimum of 24 hours after Its diluted at to IV solution. Follow all instructions for proper storage/use. Consult the pharmacist.
Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
Active Ingredients : Dopamine