Dobutamine is used in the treatment of heart failure.

Dobutamine makes the heart pump blood with more strength and force, therefore, increasing the blood pressure.

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

• 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.

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

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

Ques. Q. Is Dobutamine an inotrope/ positive inotrope?
Yes, Dobutamine is an inotrope

Ques. Q. Is Dobutamine a catecholamine?
Yes, Dobutamine is a catecholamin

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

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

Ques. 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

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

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

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

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

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