Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Dopamine Injection
Dopamine Injection
| Generic name | Dopamine hydrochloride |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Catecholamine / inotropic agent / vasopressor |
| Forms | Injection |
Dopamine Injection is a medicine given through an IV that contains a man-made version of a substance your body naturally makes. It is used in hospitals, usually in an intensive care setting, to treat shock and help improve blood flow and heart function.
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