Dotamin 250mg Injection (Dobutamine 250mg)

Description

Dotamin 250 mg Injection is used for the short-term treatment of heart failure (a condition in which your heart is unable to pump a sufficient amount of blood) caused due to a weakened heart muscle. It works by improving the blood flow through stimulation of the heart muscles.

Dotamin 250 mg Injection may cause side effects such as nausea, headache, chest pain, fever, leg cramps, pain/swelling at the injection site, etc. It may also cause an irregular heartbeat and an increase in blood pressure. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsens.

Dotamin 250 mg Injection is administered by your doctor in a clinic or a hospital setting. Your doctor will determine the dose and duration of treatment based on your condition. Follow the instructions given by your doctor.

Dotamin 250 mg Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Use this medicine with caution if you have arrhythmia (a heart condition that causes irregular heartbeat), or low potassium levels in your blood. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines as they may react with each other and cause side effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before receiving this medicine.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Dotamin 250 mg Injection
Cardiject Lyophilised 250 mg Injection
Sun Pharma Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Dotamin 250 mg Injection
Increased heart rate
Chest pain
Changes in blood pressure
Irregular heartbeat
Headache
Shortness of breath
Increased urination frequency
Nausea
Skin Rash
Fever
Swelling and redness at the injection site
Anxiety
Low blood potassium

Uses of Dotamin 250 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure is a condition that occurs when your heart is unable to pump blood properly throughout your body. Symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, swollen legs, irregular heartbeat, etc. Dotamin 250 mg Injection is used for the short-term treatment of heart failure due to weakened heart muscle. It stimulates the heart muscle to pump better and improves the blood flow.

Related Products

List of related products
Dotamin Lyo 250 mg Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
Dotamin 250 mg Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Obstructive heart disease
Obstructive heart disease is a condition that causes narrowing or obstruction in blood vessels that supply blood to your heart. Dotamin 250 mg Injection is not recommended if you have obstructive heart disease as it may worsen your condition.
Hypovolaemia
Hypovolaemia is a condition of very low blood volume. It may occur due to loss of blood or body fluids (due to excessive bleeding, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc.). Dotamin 250 mg Injection is not recommended in such conditions. Your doctor will suggest measures to correct hypovolaemia before the administration of this medicine.
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis
Idiopathic Hypertrophic Subaortic Stenosis is a genetic condition with abnormally thick heart muscle which makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood. Dotamin 250 mg Injection is not recommended due to the increased risk of worsening your condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
As Dotamin 250 mg Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
As Dotamin 250 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.

General Instructions

Dotamin 250 mg Injection injection is usually administered in the clinical or hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor.

Your doctor may regularly monitor the functioning of your heart and blood potassium levels while receiving Dotamin 250 mg Injection.