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Dopamine – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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

Price in UAE: AED 134.40

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Dopamine

Class: | Catecholamine, Inotropic agent Use: | Treatment of shock, particularly cardiogenic and septic shock; management of hypotension; adjunct in heart failure; used to improve renal perfusion in certain cases. Adult dose: | Initial: 2-5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; may be titrated to 20 mcg/kg/min based on clinical response. Pediatric dose: | Initial: 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate as needed based on clinical response. Side effects: | Tachycardia, hypertension, arrhythmias, headache,

Drug Class

Catecholamine, Inotropic agent

Uses & Indications

Treatment of shock, particularly cardiogenic and septic shock; management of hypotension; adjunct in heart failure; used to improve renal perfusion in certain cases.

Storage Requirements

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

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: LABORATOIRES STEROP NV, , Belgium

Package Size

Pack of 10 Ampoules x 5ml

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 134.40

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

Initial: 2-5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; may be titrated to 20 mcg/kg/min based on clinical response.

Pediatric Dose

Initial: 1-5 mcg/kg/min IV infusion; titrate as needed based on clinical response.

Side Effects

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

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to dopamine, pheochromocytoma, uncorrected tachyarrhythmias, and certain types of ventricular arrhythmias.

Important Warnings

Monitor blood pressure, heart rate, and urine output closely; may cause extravasation leading to tissue necrosis; use caution in patients with pre-existing cardiovascular disease.

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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