What is Dobutrex?
Dobutrex improves blood circulation and heart pumping by stimulating the heart muscle. Dobutrex can be used to treat heart decompensation caused by a weakened muscle. Dobutrex can be prescribed after trying other heart medications without success. Dobutrex can be used in other ways not mentioned in this guide.
Side effects of Dobutrex
If you experience symptoms indicative of an allergic reaction, seek medical help as soon as possible - including hives, difficulty breathing and swelling in your lips, face, tongue or throat.
If you:
- Rapid weight gain, swelling, and shortness of breath even with mild exercise;
- Chest pain; fast or pounding heartbeats;
- Lightheadedness may occur, leading to feelings that could potentially cause passing out.
- Chest tightness;
- Symptoms of dangerously high blood pressure include blurred vision, buzzing sounds in your ears, headaches, anxiety, and seizures.
- Signs of infection your catheter: pain, swelling, heat, redness, oozing, or changes in the skin where medicine is injected
Dobutrex side effects may include:
- Nausea, vomiting;
- Fever; a tingling feeling
- Headache;
- Leg cramps.
There may be other side effects.Need advice regarding side effects? For medical assistance on them, consult with a qualified practitioner.The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
While you receive Dobutrex, your breathing, blood pressure, and oxygen levels will be closely monitored.
Before you take this drug
Dobutrex should not be used if you have an allergy to it.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that Dobutrex will be safe for you:
- High blood pressure
- A heart valve disorder;
- Asthma, or sulfite allergies.
FDA pregnancy class B Dobutrex should not harm an unborn child. You should tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant while taking the medication. It is unknown if dobutamine can pass into breast milk or if it would harm a baby who was nursing. You should tell your doctor if you're breastfeeding a child.
How to take Dobutrex?
Dobutrex can be injected through a catheter into a vein. This injection will be given by a healthcare provider. Dobutrex is administered in a hospital setting or clinic to treat any side effects. You may need to undergo frequent medical tests while taking Dobutrex. Electrocardiograms (also called EKGs) may be used to check your heart function.
What happens if I miss the dose?
Call your doctor if you forget to take a Dobutrex dose if you use the medication at home.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
If your doctor prescribes any restrictions regarding food, beverage, or activity, follow their instructions.
Interaction with other drug
Dobutamine may also interact with other drugs, such as vitamins and herbal remedies. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you are taking and those you plan to take.
