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Dopan 200mg Injection

Salt Composition: DOPAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

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Dopan 200mg Injection

Categories: Cardiology

Conditions: Heart Disorder

Product Introduction

Dopan 200mg injection contains dopamine hydrochloride as its active ingredient. It is indicated for treatment of hypotension and to enhance myocardial contractility. It is also used to manage hypotension arising from open heart surgery, trauma, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, septicaemia, and infection. Inform your doctor before using Dopan 200mg injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have cardiac disease, hepatic or renal impairment, sulphite sensitivity, a tumour, narrow-angle glaucoma, diabetes mellitus, blood disorders, hyperthyroidism, or if you are currently taking antidepressants. Headache, nausea and vomiting, palpitations, dyspnoea, hypotension, and chest pain are commonly observed side effects with Dopan 200mg injection use.

Uses

In treating low blood pressure or shock due to heart attack, trauma, or injury In treating low blood pressure due to blood infections or blood poisoning To treat congestive heart failure In combination with other treatments to treat low blood pressure after open heart surgery.

How it works

Dopan 200mg injection works by producing an ionotropic effect on the muscles of the heart, which causes an increase in the strength of heart muscle contractions and heart rate. As a result of this, there is an increase in blood pressure and cardiac output.

How to Use

Dopan 200mg injection is administered as an intravenous infusion into the vein. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Severe allergic reactions (wheezing, trouble breathing, itching and rashes, swelling on the face, lips, tongue, or eyes) Severe pain in fingers and toes Serious irregular heartbeat (Cardiac Arrhythmias ) Common Headache Anxiety Nausea and vomiting Irregular heartbeats Rapid or slow heartbeat Pain in chest Tremors Palpitation Low blood pressure Narrowed blood vessels Polyuria (frequent urination)

Expert Tips

Inform your doctor if you have a history of cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, or hypersensitivity reaction. If you experience any symptoms mentioned as a side effect, consult your doctor immediately. Avoid taking Tricyclic antidepressant drugs while under the Dopan 200mg injection treatment. Notify your doctor immediately if you took any.

References

  1. Mercury Pharmaceuticals Limited, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on August 2021] [Accessed on 16th June 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6619.pdf
  2. Martindale pharmaceuticals, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [Revised on July 2018] [Accessed on 16th June 2022], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.3346.pdf
  3. KD Tripathi, Adrenergic drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Seventh edition, 2018, 129-134

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe If you are planning a pregnancy or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor. Dopan 200mg injection might be unsafe during pregnancy because it can harm the unborn baby.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Dopan 200mg injection is safe for lung conditions. So consult your doctor in case you have any lung disease before starting the treatment.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor Inform your doctor in case you are breastfeeding since it is unknow whether Dopan 200mg injection is good for breast milk or not.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS