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Dobutamine – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: DOBUTAMINE

Strength: 1 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 42.09

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Dobutamine

Class: | Sympathomimetic agent, Inotropic agent Use: | Treatment of acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and to improve cardiac output in certain conditions Adult dose: | Initial: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; may increase to 2-20 mcg/kg/min based on clinical response Pediatric dose: | Initial: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate as needed based on clinical response Side effects: | Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias, headache, nausea, palpitations Contraindications: | Hy

Drug Class

Sympathomimetic agent, Inotropic agent

Uses & Indications

Treatment of acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock, and to improve cardiac output in certain conditions

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (20-25°C or 68-77°F); protect from light; do not freeze

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Baxter Healthcare Corporation (Deerfield), U.S.A

Package Size

1 Bag x 250ml

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 42.09

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; may increase to 2-20 mcg/kg/min based on clinical response

Pediatric Dose

Initial: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate as needed based on clinical response

Side Effects

Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias, headache, nausea, palpitations

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to dobutamine or any component of the formulation; idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis; aortic stenosis; severe hypotension

Important Warnings

Monitor heart rate and blood pressure closely; may cause increased myocardial oxygen demand; use caution in patients with ischemic heart disease or arrhythmias; not recommended for patients with significant aortic stenosis

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Dobutamine available in UAE pharmacies:

DOBUTAMINE 1 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOBUTAMINE 12.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOBUTAMINE 12.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOBUTAMINE 12.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOBUTAMINE 4 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOBUTAMINE 50 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOBUTAMINE FRESENIUS 12.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection MIOZAC 250mg 12.5 mg/ml Solution For Injection

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See also: Other Sympathomimetic agent, Inotropic agent medicines available in UAE pharmacies

Dobutamine Hydrochloride

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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