Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Dopamine
Drug Class
General
ATC Code
C01CA04
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Dopamine?
Uses
Dopamine occurs in the CNS naturally in the basal ganglia where it functions as a neurotransmitter as well as in the adrenal medulla. Che...
How It Works
Administer by IV infusion into a large vein using an infusion pump or other infusion control device. Pre-Mixed infusion solutions are suitable for administration without dilution, but the concentrated injection must be diluted for use. The dose of concentrate is added to 250 or 500 ml of compatible solution. Typical dilution is 400 mg in 250 ml to yield 1.6 mg/ml. Do not exceed 3.2 mg/ml.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV-Inf
2 to 5 ug/ kg.min — As recommended.
Initial, increase gradually.
2
Adult · IV-Inf
20 to 50 ug/ kg.min — As recommended.
Maintenance, As Required.
3
Child · IV Infusion
2 to 15 ug/kg.min — As recommended.
As Required
Safety Alerts
Tachyarrhythmia, pheochromocytoma
Important Warnings
Correct hypovolaemia, low dose in shock due to acute myocardial infarction, hyperthyroidism
Side Effects
PalpitationChest paindyspneaheadachehypotensionnauseavomitingtachycardiavasoconstriction. Rare: Bradycardiagangrenehypertensionmydriasis. Rare: Fatal ventricular arrhythmias
Drug Interactions
MAO inhibitors
alpha- and beta-adrenergic blockers
cocaine
general anaesthesia
methyldopa
phe-nytoin
reserpine
TCAs
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised.
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight. Use within 24 hrs if kept at room temperature.
Price Intelligence
Rs 129
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 129
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Dopamine, and what they are not.
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Dopacin–HCL
200mg
Rs 121.12 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMTI MEDICAL (PVT.) LTD
S-Dop
200mg
Rs 4,918.48 ceiling
Pharmasol (Pvt) Ltd.
Dopna
200mg
Rs 142.52 ceiling
No DRAP alertsM/s. Genix Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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