Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dobutamine Injection
Dobutamine Injection
| Generic name | Dobutamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Sympathomimetic (direct-acting inotropic agent) |
| Forms | Injection (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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