Dofuse 50mg Injection
Lupin Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
180.95

USED FOR:
Heart failure

COMPOSITION:
Dobutamine (50mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Dofuse 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Dofuse 50mg Injection is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Kidney

Dofuse 50mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dofuse 50mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Dofuse 50mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Dobutamine   50mg

Uses of Dofuse Injection
Dofuse 50mg Injection is used in the treatment of heart failure.

How to use Dofuse Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Dofuse Injection works
Dofuse 50mg Injection makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Injection site pain, Nausea, Shortness of breath, Palpitations, Chest pain, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Increased blood pressure, Increased heart rate, Arrhythmia.

Expert advice for Dofuse Injection
Do not drive or operate machinery while on dobutamine treatment.Seek medical advice for correction of hypovolemia with suitable volume expanders before treatment with dobutamine hydrochloride.You may be monitored for ECG and blood pressure continuously during the therapy.Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Dofuse a pressor/ vasopressor?
Yes, Dofuse is a vasopressor (agent that causes vasoconstriction of the blood vessels)

Q. Is Dofuse a beta blocker?
No, Dofuse is a beta agonist, not a beta blocker

Q. Is Dofuse an inotrope/ positive inotrope?
Yes, Dofuse is an inotrope

Q. Is Dofuse a catecholamine?
Yes, Dofuse is a catecholamin

Q. Is Dofuse a vasodilator?
Dofuse has got both vasoconstrictor and vasodilator properties. The net effect depends on the tone of blood vessels and the disease condition

Q. Is Dofuse a vesicant?
Yes, Dofuse is a vesicant (it may cause tissue blistering if it leaks out of the vein)

Q. Is dobutamine the same as dopamine?
Dopamine is a natural neurotransmitter present in the body; both dopamine and dobutamine are inotropic and stimulate the beta-1 receptors of the heart

Q. Does Dofuse increase heart rate/ tachycardia?
Yes, increase in heart rate also known as tachycardia is a common side effect of Dofuse

Q. Does Dofuse decrease afterload/ preload?
No, Dofuse does not have effects on afterload or preload

Q. Does Dofuse increased stroke volume?
Yes, Dofuse is known to increase stoke volume

Q. Does Dofuse cause an increase/decrease in blood pressure?
Yes, Dofuse may cause fluctuations in blood pressure

Q. Does Dofuse increase urine output?
Yes, Dofuse is known to cause an increase in urine output.