Dopamine Injection

Uses

This medicine is used for the following purposes:

• low blood pressure
• sudden loss of blood pressure
• slow heartbeat

Instructions

This medicine is given as an IV injection into a vein.

Always inspect the medicine before using.

The liquid should be clear or light yellow.

Check the medicine before each use. If the liquid medicine has any particles in it, appears discolored, or if the vial appears damaged, do not use it.

Keep this medicine at room temperature.

Do not freeze the medicine.

This medicine should be given by a trained health care provider.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all your medicines. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Rarely, this medicine may cause serious injury at the site of injection. Call your doctor right away if you notice any pain, swelling, blisters, sores, lumps under the skin, or scabbing at the injection site.

Tell the doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Do not start or stop any other medicines without first speaking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

• headaches
• nausea and vomiting

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

• chest pain
• feeling cold
• dizziness
• cold hands or feet
• severe or persistent headache
• fast or irregular heart beats
• pain, redness, swelling near injection
• signs of kidney damage (such as change in urine color or bubbly urine)
• shortness of breath
• blue-gray skin color

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Extra

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.

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