Dopamine HCl

Therapeutic Group

Cardiac Therapy

Indication Dosage

Dopamine Hydrochloride (Dopamine HCl) is a medication primarily indicated for the treatment of hemodynamic imbalances and circulatory insufficiency, such as those occurring in shock, trauma, congestive heart failure, and other critical conditions. It acts as a vasopressor, helping to improve blood flow and blood pressure by stimulating the heart and blood vessel function.

Cardiogenic Shock In Infarction Or Cardiac Surgery: 

By IV Infusion: 

  • Adult: Initially 2-5 Mcg/kg/min, Up To 20 Mcg/kg/minute,increased By 1-4 Mcg/kg/minute At 10-30 Minute intervals until Desired Result, Max 50 Mcg/kg/minute. 
  • Children 12-18 Yrs: Initially 5 Mcg/kg/minute Adjusted According To Response (max 20 Mcg/kg/minute).

Content

  • Inj: Per ml: Dopamine Hci 40mg; 5 ml And 10 ml Solution.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Beta 1-agonist

Contra Indications

  • Tachyarrhythmia, Pheochromocytoma.

Precautions

  • Tachyarrhythmia, Pheochromocytoma.

Lactation

  • Caution Advised.

Side Effects

  • Palpitation
  • Chest Pain
  • Dyspnea
  • Headache
  • Hypotension
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tachycardia
  • Vasoconstriction.
  • Rare: Bradycardia
  • Gangrene
  • Hypertension
  • Mydriasis.
  • Rare: Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmias

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