Dotamin 250 Injection Information

Dotamin 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Heart Failure.

The optimal dosage of Dotamin 250 Injection 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Dotamin 250 Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Dotamin 250 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Dotamin 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Dotamin 250 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dotamin 250 Injection related warnings section.

Dotamin 250 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dotamin 250 Injection in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Asthma, Arrhythmia. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dotamin 250 Injection contraindications section.

Additionally, Dotamin 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dotamin 250 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Dotamin 250 Injection Benefits & Uses

Dotamin 250 Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Heart Failure

Dotamin 250 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 250 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Dotamin 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Dotamin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Dotamin 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Dotamin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Dotamin 250 Injection on the Kidneys?

Dotamin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dotamin 250 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 250 Injection on the Heart?

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

Mild

Dotamin 250 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dotamin 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Allergy
Asthma
Arrhythmia
Low Blood Pressure

Frequently asked Questions about Dotamin 250 Injection

Is this Dotamin 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Dotamin 250 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 250 Injection as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dotamin 250 Injection only as per medical advice.

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

No, Dotamin 250 Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Dotamin 250 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dotamin 250 Injection

Taking Dotamin 250 Injection with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Dotamin 250 Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dotamin 250 Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown