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Dopamine – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: DOPAMINE

Strength: 40 mg/ml | Form: Solution For Injection

Price in UAE: AED 70.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Dopamine

Class: | Catecholamine, Vasopressor Use: | Treatment of shock, particularly cardiogenic and septic shock; management of hypotension; adjunct in heart failure; renal perfusion enhancement Adult dose: | Initial: 2-5 mcg/min IV infusion; may increase to 20 mcg/min based on response; titrate to effect Pediatric dose: | Initial: 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; may increase based on clinical response Side effects: | Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias, headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations,

Drug Class

Catecholamine, Vasopressor

Uses & Indications

Treatment of shock, particularly cardiogenic and septic shock; management of hypotension; adjunct in heart failure; renal perfusion enhancement

Storage Requirements

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

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Laboratoire Aguettant, FRANCE

Package Size

1 Ampoule x 10

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 70.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial: 2-5 mcg/min IV infusion; may increase to 20 mcg/min based on response; titrate to effect

Pediatric Dose

Initial: 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; may increase based on clinical response

Side Effects

Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias, headache, nausea, vomiting, palpitations, peripheral vasoconstriction

Contraindications & Precautions

Pheochromocytoma, uncorrected tachyarrhythmias, ventricular fibrillation, hypersensitivity to dopamine or any component of the formulation

Important Warnings

Monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and urine output closely; may cause extravasation leading to tissue necrosis; use with caution in patients with cardiovascular disease, hyperthyroidism, or those receiving MAO inhibitors

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Dopamine available in UAE pharmacies:

DOPAMINE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE 400 mg/250ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE HCL USP 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 40 mg/ml Solution For Injection

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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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