Product Composition:
Each vial contains:
- Dobutamine Hydrochloride BP (equivalent to Dobutamine) – 250 mg
- Injection – 5 ml
DobutaMed Injection includes a class of medications called vasopressors used to treat patients with low cardiac output, heart failure (DHF), and myocardial infarction (MI). Cardiac compensation is an abnormal condition in which the heart cannot maintain adequate blood flow.
DobutaMed Injection contains Dobutamine, which increases blood flow to the arteries and improves the heart’s pumping capacity. Use this injection after the consultation with your healthcare professional. If you don’t feel better after taking this injection so ask to healthcare professional.
How Does Dobutamine Work?
Dobutamine is a sympathomimetic. It works by activating the nerve fibers in the heart. This causes the heart to pump with greater vigor and force and increases the ability to pump blood in conditions such as heart failure.
Benefits of Dobutamine Injection
The Dobutamine injection is used to lower blood pressure (hypotension) that may occur suddenly during surgery, due to a severe infection (sepsis) or emergency (cardiac arrest). This medication helps to restore blood pressure to normal hence preventing sudden low or even severe complications that would be followed by low blood pressure.
Side Effects Of Dobutamine Injection
- Headache
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain
- Irregular heartbeat
- Injection site reactions
Expert Advice For Dobutamine Injection
- This injection is given into the vein as a drip by a physician.
- Your doctor may do regular blood tests to check the level of sodium and potassium in the blood.
- Inform your physician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding if they consult you to take this injection.
- Making lifestyle changes such as a low-fat and salt-free diet, exercising, not smoking, and generally reducing the amount of alcohol you consume can help this pill work better.
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
Q. How does DobutaMed Injection work?
DobutaMed Injection extracts Dobutamine, which boosts blood flow to the muscles and the heart’s pumping efficiency.
Q. Is DobutaMed Injection safe for diabetic patients?
DobutaMed Injection should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may cause Dobutamine stress echocardiography. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before receiving a DobutaMed Injection.
Q. Can DobutaMed Injection be used for children?
DobutaMed Injection can be used for children if recommended by a doctor or pediatrician. This injection is mainly used in the treatment of low cardiac output and to maintain blood pressure in children of all ages. Moreover, the dosage will be set by the physician based on the child’s weight, age, and specific medical condition.
Q. Is DobutaMed Injection a steroid?
DobutaMed Injection is not a steroid. This drug is related to a category of medicines called vasopressors and acts by increasing blood flow to the muscles and enhancing the pumping efficiency of the heart. This injection does not have anti-inflammatory features like steroids.
