DOBUMED 250mg Injection 5ml

Introduction About DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION contains Dobutamine which belongs to the group of
medicines called Cardiac Stimulants. It is used to improve heart functions. It
restores heartbeat and blood pressure to normal levels among patients undergoing
open heart surgery and in patients having heart failure or any other severe
heart conditions that reduces heart rate (such as shock or cardiomyopathies
(enlargement of heart muscles)).

It can also be used as an alternative to exercise during stress testing (a
procedure used to detect heart problems). DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is suitable
for use both in adults and in children (including infants).

Before receiving DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have asthma
or any other respiratory disorders. You must also inform your doctor if you have
any allergic conditions or low blood volume as a precaution.

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is not suitable for stress testing in patients having
any heart or blood vessels disorders that hinder blood flow. It is also not
recommended for use in pregnant and in breastfeeding women unless considered
necessary by the physician.

The most common side effects of receiving DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION are fast
heartbeat, headache, high or low blood pressure, shortness of breath,
inflammation at the injection site, nausea and urge to pass urine. Consult your
doctor if any of these side effects worsens.

Uses Of DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION

• Improves heart functions by restoring normal heartbeat and blood pressure
• Manage heart failure
• Manage shock (cardiogenic or se
• Manage any heart conditions that may result in poor circulation around the body (such as cardiomyopathies, open heart surgery)
• Used as an alternative to exercise during stress testing

How DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION Works

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is a cardiac stimulant. It stimulates the heart and
improves heart functions. It helps your heart to work more effectively by
strengthening the pumping action of the heart. It also improves blood
circulation around the body by expanding the blood vessels present all over the
body.

How to use DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION will be given only by a doctor or by a trained
healthcare professional into the vein (intravenously).

Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy and site of
administration for you depending upon your age, body weight and health
condition.

Side Effects Of DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION

Common

• increased heart rate
• chest pain
• abnormal heartbeat, palpitations
• high or low blood pressure
• narrowing of the blood vessels
• headache
• wheezing, shortness of breath
• increase in WBC count in blood
• increased bleeding tendency
• urge to pass urine
• nausea
• skin rash
• fever
• inflammation at the injection site

How To Manage Side Effects

Headache:

Try to take rest. Apply a pain-relieving balm on your forehead. If the symptom
does not improve, consult with your doctor.

Nausea:

Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor
if your symptom worsens.

Skin rash:

Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate your skin further. Do not
scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors.
Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if your skin rash worsens.

Inflammation at the site of injection:

Place an ice pack on the injected site. Do not move the affected area
frequently. If the symptom worsens, consult your doctor.

Warning & Precautions

!### Pregnancy

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before
receiving this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or
planning to have a baby.

!### Breastfeeding

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.
Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving this medicine if you are
breastfeeding.

!### Driving and Using Machines

Do not drive or operate any machines if your ability is affected by DOBUMED
250MG INJECTION.

!### Allergy

Do not receive DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Dobutamine.

!### Lungs

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with asthma or
any allergic or respiratory conditions. Therefore, consult your doctor before
receiving it.

!### Heart Disease

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients who have
narrowing of blood vessels supplying the heart (coronary artery stenosis) or
other heart disorders. It should be used with caution in patients with other
heart problems (such as coronary artery disease, or acute heart failure).
Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.

Others

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:

• have low blood volume (hypovolaemia)
• have any disorders in the blood vessels that hinders blood flow

Before receiving DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION, inform your physician if you:

• are allergic to sulfites

Use in pediatrics:

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents
(aged between 0-18 years). Proper dose adjustments and careful monitoring are
required in such patients.

Use in geriatrics:

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients.
Therefore, consult your doctor before receiving it.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before receiving DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking
any of the following medicines such as:

• inhaled general anesthetics (used to cause loss of consciousness) such as halothane
• medicines used to control blood pressure, angina or other heart problems (such as atenolol, propranolol, phentolamine, bisoprolol, amlodipine, nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, captopril, enalapril, ramipril, lisinopril)
• alpha blockers (used to manage BPH) such as doxazosin, terazosin, prazosin
• dopamine (a medicine used to improve heart rate and blood pressure)

Overdosage:

DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or nurse in a
hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, inform your
doctor immediately if you experience any unusual symptoms such as nausea,
vomiting, anxiety, racing heartbeat, headache, chest pain and shortness of
breath.

Synopsis

Drug	:	Dobutamine
Pharmacological Category	:	Ionotropic agent (selective beta-1 adrenergic agonist)
Therapeutic Indication	:	Heart conditions
Dosage Forms	:	Injection, Tablet

More Information

• Keep DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION out of reach of children
• Store DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION at room temperature
• Protect DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION from direct sunlight

FAQs About DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION

Q: What is the use of DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION?

A: DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is used to improve heart functions. It restores
heartbeat and blood pressure to normal levels among patients undergoing open
heart surgery and in patients having heart failure or any other severe heart
conditions that reduces heart rate (such as shock or cardiomyopathies
(enlargement of heart muscles)). It can also be used as an alternative to
exercise during stress testing (a procedure used to detect heart problems).

Q:Is DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION safe?

A: DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is safe when used under proper medical supervision
and at the prescribed doses.

Q: What DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION does to my heart?

A: DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is a cardiac stimulant. It stimulates the heart and
improves heart functions. It helps your heart to work more effectively by
strengthening the pumping action of the heart. It also improves blood
circulation around the body by expanding the blood vessels present all over the
body.

Q:What precautions do I need to follow before receiving DOBUMED 250MG
INJECTION?

A: Before receiving DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you have
asthma or any other respiratory disorders. You must also inform your doctor if
you have any allergic conditions, low blood volume, any heart or blood vessels
disorders that hinder blood flow as a precaution. Do not receive DOBUMED 250MG
INJECTION without informing your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q: How DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is administered?

A: DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION will be given only by a doctor or by a trained
healthcare professional into the vein (intravenously).

Q: Can DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION cause an increase in heart rate?

A: Yes. DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is known to increase heart rate and is used to
restore your heart rate during emergency conditions like cardiac failure.

Q: Can DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION cause high blood pressure?

A: Yes. DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION can be used to increase blood pressure in
patients suffering from low blood pressure caused due to se
reason, it should be used with caution in patients having hypertension.
Therefore, inform your doctor before receiving it.

Q: Is DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION safe for use during pregnancy?

A: DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless
considered necessary by the physician. Therefore, inform your doctor before
receiving DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION if you are pregnant or think you may be
pregnant or planning to have a baby.

Q: How long with it take for DOBUMED 250MG INJECTION to restore heart
functions?

A: It may take around 1-2 minutes for this medicine to start working. The peak
effect will be reached within 10 minutes of administration. However, this period
may slightly vary between person-to-person based on their health condition.

Useful Diagnostic Tests

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