Dotamin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Dotamin Information

Dotamin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

The optimal dosage of Dotamin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Dotamin have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dotamin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Dotamin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dotamin related warnings talks about Dotamin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Dotamin is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Asthma, Arrhythmia as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dotamin contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Dotamin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Dotamin is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Dotamin Benefits & Uses
Dotamin Dosage & How to Take
Dotamin Side Effects
Dotamin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Dotamin with Other Drugs
Dotamin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Dotamin
Dotamin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Dotamin Benefits & Uses

Dotamin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Dotamin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/minute as IV infusion
Geriatric	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/minute as IV infusion
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/minute as IV infusion
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/minute as IV infusion
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/minute as IV infusion
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Heart Failure Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 20 mcg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/minute as IV infusion

Dotamin Related Warnings

Is the use of Dotamin safe for pregnant women?

Dotamin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Dotamin safe during breastfeeding?

Dotamin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Dotamin on the Kidneys?

Dotamin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dotamin on the Liver?

Side effects of Dotamin on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dotamin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Dotamin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dotamin with Other Drugs

Dotamin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atenolol

Metoprolol

Amitriptyline

Moderate

Levothyroxine

Dotamin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dotamin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Allergy
Asthma
Arrhythmia
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Dotamin

Is this Dotamin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dotamin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dotamin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dotamin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dotamin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dotamin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dotamin

Taking Dotamin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dotamin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dotamin with alcohol will be.

Unknown