Dopamine
Information about Dopamine
Dopamine uses
Dopamine is used in the treatment of Heart failure and Low blood pressure.
How dopamine works
Dopamine is a sympathomimetic agonist. It works on the receptors in the kidney, gut, brain and heart thereby relaxing the blood vessels in these organs. This restores the poor blood supply and oxygen delivery to these organs. It also causes an increase in urine production in the kidneys and protects them from injury.
Common side effects of dopamine
Palpitations, Breathlessness, Nausea, Vomiting, Tachycardia, Azotemia (increased nitrogen containing compounds level in blood), Cardiac conduction abnormalities, Anaphylactic reaction, Gangrene (dead tissue caused by an infection or lack of blood flow) of extremities, Ventricular arrhythmia, Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Available Medicine for Dopamine
Expert advice for Dopamine
- It is given into the vein as a drip by a healthcare professional.
- Regular monitoring of heartbeat, blood pressure, urine output, liver and kidney function is required while taking Dopamine.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.