Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dobutamine Injection

Dobutamine Injection

Generic nameDobutamine hydrochloride
Drug classSympathomimetic (direct-acting inotropic agent)
FormsInjection (solution for IV infusion)

Dobutamine Injection is a prescription medicine given through a vein (IV) in a hospital or clinic. It is used for short-term treatment of heart failure caused by a weakened heart muscle.

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