Dopamine Hcl Fresenius 200 Mg/5 Ml 200 mg/5 ml Solution for infusion.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Used in shock, myocardial infarction, trauma, septic shock, and chronic refractory heart failure.
Dosage (summary)
Initial rate: 2-5 u03bcg/kg/min, increase as needed up to 20-50 u03bcg/kg/min.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Beta blockers
- Ergotamine
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to dopamine
- Phaeochromocytoma
- Uncorrected tachydysrhythmias
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Nausea
- Hypotension
Counselling Points
- Infuse into a large vein
- Monitor infusion site
- Avoid abrupt discontinuation
Serious warnings
- Monitor blood pressure and renal function
- Risk of tissue necrosis
- Caution with anaesthetics
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