Dopexamine: International drug information (concise)
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International Brand Names
International Brand Names by CountryFor country code abbreviations (
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(CZ) Czech Republic: Dopacard;
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(DE) Germany: Dopacard;
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(FI) Finland: Dopacard;
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(FR) France: Dopacard;
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(GB) United Kingdom: Dopacard;
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(IE) Ireland: Dopacard;
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(IN) India: Dopacard;
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(NZ) New Zealand: Dopacard;
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(PL) Poland: Dopacard;
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(PT) Portugal: Dopacard
Reported Use
Inotropic support and vasodilator therapy in exacerbations of heart failure
Dosage Range
Adults: IV: 0.5 mcg/kg/minute, may be increased to 1 mcg/kg/minute and further increased up to 6 mcg/kg/minute in increments of 0.5-1 mcg/kg/minute at intervals of not less than 15 minutes
Product Availability
Product available in various countries; not currently available in the US
Dosage Forms
Injection, solution: 10 mg/mL (5 mL)
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