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Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container (Dobutamine Hydrochloride)

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Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container (generic name: Dobutamine Hydrochloride) is a beta-adrenergic agonist Small molecule drug developed by Pfizer. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 1993) for Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure.

Dobutamine Hydrochloride is a medication used to treat cardiogenic shock and severe heart failure. It is administered via IV and has a short half-life of two minutes. The drug is generally used short-term, but may be used for longer periods in certain cases. It is used in cardiac stress tests and has an onset of effects within 2 minutes. The medication is given as a continuous infusion and the dose needs to be adjusted to the desired effect. It is used to improve cardiac output in patients with heart failure. Pfizer Inc. markets this drug.

At a glance

Generic nameDobutamine Hydrochloride
SponsorPfizer
Drug classbeta-adrenergic agonist
TargetBeta-2 adrenergic receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval1993

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Frequently asked questions about Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container

What is Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container (Dobutamine Hydrochloride) is a beta-adrenergic agonist drug developed by Pfizer, indicated for Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure.

What is Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container used for?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container is indicated for Acute myocardial infarction, Cardiogenic shock, Heart failure, Low cardiac output syndrome, Postcardiotomy low output syndrome.

Who makes Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container is developed and marketed by Pfizer (see full Pfizer pipeline at /company/pfizer).

What is the generic name of Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container.

What drug class is Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container in?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container belongs to the beta-adrenergic agonist class. See all beta-adrenergic agonist drugs at /class/beta-adrenergic-agonist.

When was Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container approved?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container was first approved on 1993.

What development phase is Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container in?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container is FDA-approved (marketed).

What are the side effects of Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container?

Common side effects of Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container include Increased Heart Rate, Increased Blood Pressure, Ventricular Ectopic Activity, Hypotension, Stress Cardiomyopathy, Phlebitis.

What does Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container target?

Dobutamine Hydrochloride In Dextrose 5% In Plastic Container targets Beta-2 adrenergic receptor and is a beta-adrenergic agonist.

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