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Dopamine HCL DBL
Contents:
Dopamine hydrochloride
Indications:
Correction of haemodynamic
imbalances present in shock due to myocardial infarction, trauma, septicaemia, renal failure,
chronic cardiac decompensation.
Contraindications:
Pheochromocytoma, atrial or
ventricular tachyarrhythmias.
Special Precautions:
Do not dilute with alkaline
solution. Avoid concurrent use of cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon
anesthetic. Hyperthyroidism; Cardiovascular disease, aneurysms; angina
pectoris; diabetes mellitus; closed-angle glaucoma; asthma.
Adverse reactions:
Anxiety, fear, restlessness,
tremor, insomnia, confusion, irritability, weakness, psychotic states,
reduced appetite, GI upsets, anginal pain, palpitations, cardiac arrest,
hypotension, dizziness, flushing, difficulty in micturition; dysponea,
sweating; headache. Occasionally, bradycardia, aberrant conduction,
piloerection, raised blood urea nitrogen.
Drug interactions:
May increase risk of arrhythmias
with cardiac glycosides, quinidine, tricyclic antidepressants. Effect may be
potentiated by MAO inhibitors. May reverse effect of antihypertensives.
Presentation/ Packing :
Ampoules 40 mg/mL x 5 mL |
