Dobutamine Benefits & Uses

Dobutamine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Dobutamine 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

Dobutamine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dobutamine is used -

Severe

Bronchospasm

Moderate

Shortness of Breath
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Increased blood pressure
Tachycardia

Mild

Headache
Injection site pain
Nausea or vomiting

Dobutamine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dobutamine safe for pregnant women?

Dobutamine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Dobutamine safe during breastfeeding?

Dobutamine does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Dobutamine on the Kidneys?

Dobutamine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dobutamine on the Liver?

Information about safety of Dobutamine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dobutamine on the Heart?

Side effects of Dobutamine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dobutamine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atenolol

Metoprolol

Amitriptyline

Moderate

Levothyroxine

Dobutamine Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Allergy
Asthma
Arrhythmia
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Dobutamine

Is this Dobutamine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Dobutamine is addictive.

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

After taking Dobutamine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dobutamine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Dobutamine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dobutamine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dobutamine

It is safe to take Dobutamine with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dobutamine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Dobutamine.

Unknown