Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml

Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml belongs to a class of medicines called vasopressors used to treat low blood pressure or shock after a heart attack, trauma (injury), blood poisoning or kidney failure. Also, it may be used in people with congestive heart failure (heart failure due to build-up of blood or fluid) to help the heart pump better. Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a condition in which the blood flows through the blood vessels at lower than normal pressures.

Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml contains Dopamine that works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart. Also, it increases blood flow to the kidneys.

Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml may cause common side effects such as headache, nausea, shortness of breath, chest pain or irregular heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Dopamine or other any other ingredients of Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml, please tell your doctor. Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml. If you have a history of blood circulation problems, inform your doctor, as you will be monitored for any changes in the colour or temperature of your fingers or toes. 

Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml contains Dopamine used to treat low blood pressure or shock after a heart attack, trauma (injury), blood poisoning or kidney failure. It works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and kidneys. Additionally, it may be used in people with congestive heart failure (heart failure due to the build-up of blood or fluid) to help the heart pump better by increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart. Dopamine may also be used in combination with other medicines to treat low blood pressure that occurs after open heart surgery.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat

If you are allergic to Dopamine or other any other ingredients of Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml, please tell your doctor. Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml. If you have a history of blood circulation problems, inform your doctor, as you will be monitored for any changes in the colour or temperature of your fingers or toes. If you have recently taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor medicines (used for depression), inform your doctor, as the dose of Dopatime 200 mg Injection 5 ml may be reduced in such cases. If you experience any pain or swelling at the injection site during or immediately after the injection, inform your doctor immediately so that appropriate treatment may be given.

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• PROPRANOLOL
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• RASAGILINE
• ENTACAPONE
• MOCLOBEMIDE

• Eat small meals more frequently.
• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated as dehydration may reduce blood volume resulting in low blood pressure.
• Include vitamin B12-rich foods such as animal meats, eggs, fortified cereals, and nutritional yeast.
• Eat foods rich in folates such as beans, asparagus, lentils, leafy greens, citrus fruits, liver, and eggs.
• Try to eat smoked fish, canned soup, pickled items, cottage cheese, and olives, as salty foods can also increase blood pressure.
• Take frequent breaks if you exercise outdoors in extreme heat.
• Avoid spending a long time in hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas to prevent dehydration.