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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 Fliptop Usage: it medication is used to treat heart conditions. the medication provides additional pumping strength by stimulating the heart muscle. in some patients It's used for improving kidney blood supply.

How to use Dopamine Hcl Fliptop: this pill is given by injection through a vein (larger arm vein is preferred) in an IV solution. the dilution & amount of medication given depend on the condition treated & how many fluid can be safely given. Follow every doctor & pharmacist instructions exactly. If MAO inhibitors (see drug Interactions) have been used within past 2-3 weeks, the starting dose about this drug must be no more than one-tenth of usual dose. the contents of IV solution should be examined since discoloration or particles before use. Solutions darker than slightly yellow or containing particles should be discarded. the infusion rate of it pill should be slowly reduced before stopping. other IV solutions may be needed to prevent low blood pressure.

Dopamine Hcl Fliptop side effects: Nausea, vomiting or headache may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your physician. Report promptly: any irregular or rapid heartbeat, chest pain, dizziness, trouble breathing. Unlikely but report promptly: any major change in amount of urine, unusually cool skin, rapid change in skin color, painful arms or legs. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your physician or pharmacist.

Dopamine Hcl Fliptop Precautions: Before using this drug, tell your doctor youre medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), blood vessel disease, pheochromocytoma, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Leakage of the IV solution into tissue around vein is to be avoided. Swelling or pain at the injection site must be promptly reported. Caution is advised when using this tablet in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to effects of drug. this medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss risks & benefits with your healthcare professional. it isn't known whether this medication is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this tablet isn't recommended. Consult you're pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Dopamine Hcl Fliptop medication interactions: Tell 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. do not add this drug to IV solutions containing sodium bicarbonate or other alkaline solutions, oxidizing agents or IV iron products for this drug will be inactivated. do not start or stop any medicine with-out pharmacist or pharmacist approval.

Dopamine Hcl Fliptop Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Dopamine Hcl Fliptop special notes: Frequent blood and urine tests and heart monitoring are performed with use of this med.

If you missed Dopamine Hcl Fliptop dose: Not applicable. this medication is given continuously until therapy is completed.

Dopamine Hcl Fliptop Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light & moisture. it medication is stable for a minimum of 24 hours after It's diluted into the IV solution. Follow every instructions for proper storage/use. Consult the physician.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Dopamine