DOPAMINE

Dopamine Information

Dopamine is used to treat heart conditions. The medication provides additional pumping strength by stimulating the heart muscle. In some patients it is used for improving kidney blood supply. Dopamine is indicated for the correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in the shock syndrome due to myocardial infarction, trauma, endotoxic septicemia, open-heart surgery, renal failure, and chronic cardiac decompensation as in congestive failure.

Dopamine Warnings

Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: any allergies (especially drug allergies), blood vessel disease, Pheochromocytoma, irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). Leakage of the IV solution into the tissue around the vein is to be avoided. Swelling or pain at the injection site must be promptly reported. Caution is advised when using this drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Tell your doctor of all 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 since this drug will be inactivated. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Dopamine Side effects

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

Dopamine Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Dopamine Usage Guidelines

Dopamine is given by injection through a vein (larger arm vein is preferred) in an IV solution. The dilution and amount of medication given depend on the condition treated and how much fluid can be safely given. Follow all doctor and pharmacist instructions exactly. The contents of the IV solution should be examined for discoloration or particles before use. Solutions darker than slightly yellow or containing particles should be discarded. The infusion rate of this drug should be slowly reduced before stopping. Other IV solutions may be needed to prevent low blood pressure. It should be stored at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. This medication is stable for a minimum of 24 hours after it is diluted into the IV solution. Follow all instructions for proper storage/use.

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