Dopamine Injection 200mg/5ml
200mg/5mlHeart Failure

Dopamine

Dopamine Injection 200mg/5ml

Dopamine

ABBOTT LABORATORIES (PAKISTAN) LIMITED. pc 1 units

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 171
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 171 per unit
~13% below the approved ceiling, per unit
DRAP approved ceiling: Rs 197.41 (per unit)
0You pay: Rs 171/unitRs 197.41/unit
Reg. 005935 · approved 22 Aug, 2025
Prices across sources
DRAPper unitRs 197.41
DVAGORs 171

Should you consider an alternative?

Other options containing Dopamine, and what they are not.You pay Rs 28 more than the cheapest equivalent

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