Dopamine Hcl Fresenius 200 Mg/5 Ml 200 mg/5 ml Solution for infusion.

Dopamine Hcl Fresenius 200 Mg/5 Ml 200 mg/5 ml Solution for infusion.

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PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 18 May 2022


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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