dobutam injection
What is dobutam injection used for?
This medicine contains Dobutamine (50mg) and is used to treat CARDIAC. Stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart, increasing myocardial contractility and stroke . Always consult your doctor before use.
- Generic Name: Dobutamine
- Manufacturer: Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category C
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 dobutam injection Uses & Benefits
Short-term management of cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility (e.g., acute heart failure, cardiogenic shock).
Off-label uses: Stress echocardiography (dobutamine stress test).
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Dobutamine |
| Brand Name | Butim 250mg Injection |
| Manufacturer | Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | CARDIAC |
| Action Class | Sympathomimetics agonist-Inotropes |
| Route of Administration | Intravenous infusion only |
| Storage | Store at 20-25°C; protect from light; do not freeze. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Stimulates beta-1 adrenergic receptors in the heart, increasing myocardial contractility and stroke volume.
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take dobutam injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
⚠️ Side Effects of dobutam injection
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| Linezolid | Major | Increased pressor response |
| Tricyclic antidepressants | Major | Enhanced cardiovascular effects |
| Halogenated anesthetics | Major | Increased risk of arrhythmias |
| Beta-blockers | Major | Reduced inotropic effect; unopposed alpha activity |
| Digoxin | Moderate | Increased risk of arrhythmias |
| Diuretics | Moderate | Hypokalemia may increase arrhythmia risk |
| Insulin | Moderate | May alter glucose levels |
| Antidiabetic agents | Moderate | May alter glucose levels |
| Theophylline | Minor | Additive chronotropic effects |
| Thyroid hormones | Minor | Increased cardiovascular effects |
🚨 Major Interactions
- MAOIs
- Linezolid
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Halogenated anesthetics
- Beta-blockers
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Digoxin
- Diuretics
- Insulin
- Antidiabetic agents
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase cardiovascular side effects.
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis, hypersensitivity to dobutamine or sulfites, uncorrected hypovolemia.
🤱 Lactation Safety
Not recommended; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
💊 Overdose Management
Discontinue infusion; supportive measures; beta-blockers may be used for excessive tachycardia or hypertension.
⏰ Missed Dose
Continuous infusion; do not double dose. Adjust infusion rate as prescribed.
🔄 Substitutes for dobutam injection
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.