GENERIC NAME:

Dobutamine (as Hydrochloride)

FORM:

Solution for Injection (IV Infusion) 5ml Ampoule

INDICATION AND USAGE:

It is used to increase the contractility of the heart in acute heart failure, as occurs in cardiogenic shock and myocardial infarction. It is also useful during cardiac surgery and positive end expiratory pressure ventilation.

DOSAGE and ADMINISTRATION:
Dobutamine is given as the hydrochloride but doses are expressed in terms of the base: 1.12 micrograms of the hydrochloride is approximately equivalent to 1 microgram of base.
It is administered by intravenous infusion as a dilute solution (0.25 to 5mg/ mL) in Glucose 5% or Sodium Chloride 0.9%; Other fluids may also be suitable.
For full information, see product insert.

AVAILABILITY:

Clear and colorless glass ampoule x 5mL (Box of 5’s)