Dotamin 50 Injection Information

Dotamin 50 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

The correct dosage of Dotamin 50 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dotamin 50 Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dotamin 50 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dotamin 50 Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Dotamin 50 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dotamin 50 Injection related warnings section.

Dotamin 50 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dotamin 50 Injection in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Asthma, Arrhythmia. The section on Dotamin 50 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Dotamin 50 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Dotamin 50 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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 50 Injection Benefits & Uses

Dotamin 50 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Dotamin 50 Injection 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 50 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Dotamin 50 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Dotamin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Dotamin 50 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Dotamin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Dotamin 50 Injection on the Kidneys?

Dotamin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dotamin 50 Injection 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 50 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dotamin 50 Injection with Other Drugs

Dotamin 50 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atenolol

Metoprolol

Amitriptyline

Moderate

Levothyroxine

Dotamin 50 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dotamin 50 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Allergy
Asthma
Arrhythmia
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Dotamin 50 Injection

Is this Dotamin 50 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dotamin 50 Injection.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dotamin 50 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dotamin 50 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Dotamin 50 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dotamin 50 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dotamin 50 Injection

Taking Dotamin 50 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dotamin 50 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dotamin 50 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown