Duvig 250mg injection 1

Name: Duvig
Brand: Medinet
SKU: MEDDUV39984
Price: 347 PKR
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Brand: Medinet

Cardiac Therapy

Duvig 250mg injection is composed of Dobutamine (250mg)

Primary Uses
Indications
Side Effects
Warnings
Contraindications
FAQS

Primary Uses

Indications

Cardiac inotropic agent (i.e. it increases contraction strength of cardiac muscles), cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractibility resulting either from organic heart disease or from cardiac surgical procedure.

Side Effects

Nausea, hypotension, hypertension (marked increase in systolic blood pressure indicates overdose), arrhytmias, palpitations, chest pain, dyspnea, bronchospasm (narrowed airways), headache, fever, increased urinary urgency, eosinophilia (increased no. of eosinophils), rash, phlebitis (inflammation of blood vessels), vary rarely myocardial infarction, hypokalemia (decreased potassium ions), coronary artery spasm and thrombocytopenia (decreased platelets) also reported.

Warnings

Pregnancy

No evidence of risk in humans

Lactation

Caution advised or effect undetermined

Precautions

Do not add to alkaline solutions. Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack), correct hypovolemia (decreased volume of circulating blood), correct atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat), peripheral vascular resistance (resistance offered by blood vessels) may increase if beta-blockerreceived recently. Marked mechanical obstruction. Monitor ECG, blood pressure, pulmonary wedge pressure, cardiac output. Safety in children and pregnancy is not well established. Avoid cyclopropane or halogenated hydrocarbon anesthetics.

Contraindications

Pheochromocytoma (tumor of adrenal gland tissue)

FAQS

What is this medicine used for?

It is used following diseases that result in heart dysfunction. Dobutamine hence ensure adequate running of heart.

Is it safe to self-administer this medicine?

You are strictly advised to use this medication only under the supervision of your doctor.

What is the right method to take dobutamine?

It is given as a drip into the vein by health care professionals.

Are there any lab tests or vitals that we should perform while using this medication?

You are advised to monitor your blood pressure and get your electrolytes checked; in case of any irregularity, inform the concerned doctor right away.

Are there any specific instructions that are to be followed with this medication?

You are advised to reduce salt intake and increase fruit and vegetable intake instead. Also, ensure to avoid nicotine and caffeine intake while using this medication.

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