Definition :
Dopamine is a medication form of a substance that occurs naturally in the body. It works by improving the pumping strength of the heart and improves blood flow to the kidneys. Dopamine injection (Intropin) is used to treat certain conditions, such as low pressure, that occur when you are in shock, which may be caused by heart attack, trauma, surgery, heart failure, kidney failure, and other serious medical conditions. Dopamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
If possible before you receive dopamine, tell your caregivers if you have pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland). Also tell your caregivers if you have hardened arteries, circulation problems, diabetes, frostbite, Buergers disease, asthma, sulfite allergy, or a history of blood clots. Slideshow: Cystic Fibrosis: Living With The Octopus Inside Your Chest Cystic Fibrosis: Living With The Octopus Inside Your Chest Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use, especially if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 21 days. In an emergency situation it may not be possible before you are treated with dopamine to tell your caregivers about your health conditions or if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows that you have received dopamine.
If possible before you receive dopamine, tell your caregivers if you have pheochromocytoma (tumor of the adrenal gland). To make sure you can safely receive dopamine injection, tell your caregivers if you have any of these other conditions: coronary artery disease (hardened arteries); circulation problems such as Raynaud's syndrome; a history of blood clots; diabetes; frostbite; Buergers disease; asthma; sulfite allergy; or if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 21 days. FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether dopamine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication. See also: Pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail) It is not known whether dopamine passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use dopamine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. In an emergency situation, it may not be possible before you are treated with dopamine to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received dopamine.
Dopamine injection is injected into a vein through an IV. You will receive this injection in a clinic or hospital setting. Tell your caregivers if you feel any burning, pain, or swelling around the IV needle when dopamine is injected. Your breathing, blood pressure, oxygen levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving dopamine. To be sure dopamine is helping your condition and not causing harmful effects, your blood cells and kidney function may need to be tested often. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor for blood or urine tests.
Since dopamine injection is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose. What happens if I overdose? Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
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