Dofuse Injection Information

Dofuse Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dofuse Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Dofuse Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Dofuse Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dofuse Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Dofuse Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Dofuse Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Asthma, Arrhythmia as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Dofuse Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Dofuse Injection have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Dofuse Injection Benefits & Uses

Dofuse Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Dofuse 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

Dofuse Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Dofuse Injection safe for pregnant women?

Dofuse is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Dofuse Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Dofuse.

Safe
What is the effect of Dofuse Injection on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Dofuse on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Dofuse Injection on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Dofuse Injection on the Heart?

Dofuse is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dofuse Injection with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Atenolol

Metoprolol

Amitriptyline

Moderate

Levothyroxine

Dofuse Injection Contraindications

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

Atrial Fibrillation
Allergy
Asthma
Arrhythmia
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Dofuse Injection

Is this Dofuse Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dofuse Injection.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Dofuse Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Dofuse Injection for mental disorders.

No

Dofuse Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dofuse Injection

You can take Dofuse Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dofuse Injection

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

Unknown