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Composition :

DOBUTAMINE-250MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Cardiject 250 mg Injection

Cardiject 250 mg Injection belongs to a class of medicines called vasopressors used to treat patients with low cardiac output, decompensated heart failure (DHF), and Myocardial infarction (MI). Myocardial infarction, also known as a heart attack, could occur due to the lack of blood and oxygen supply to the heart. Cardiac decompensation is an abnormal condition in which the heart is no longer able to maintain efficient circulation.  

Cardiject 250 mg Injection contains Dobutamine which works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart.

Cardiject 250 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Hence, do not self-administer. Sometimes, Cardiject 250 mg Injection may cause common side effects such as headache, nausea, shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and pain at the site of injection. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Dobutamine or other ingredients of Cardiject 250 mg Injection, please inform your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding or have a history of blood circulation problems, inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg InjectionCardiject 250 mg Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness are not established.

Uses of Cardiject 250 mg Injection

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is used in the treatment of myocardial infarction (heart attack) and decompensated heart failure. The detailed uses of Cardiject 250 mg Injection are as follows:

  • Improves heart pumping: Cardiject 250 mg Injection strengthens the heart’s contractions, helping it pump blood more effectively in heart failure.
  • Supports circulation after a heart attack: Cardiject 250 mg Injection increases blood flow to vital organs following a myocardial infarction.
  • Relieves symptoms of heart failure: Cardiject 250 mg Injection helps reduce fatigue and shortness of breath by improving cardiac output.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Cardiject 250 mg Injection will be administered by the doctor or healthcare professional in a medical setting.
  • Do not self-administer.

Medicinal Benefits

Cardiject 250 mg Injection contains Dobutamine which is used to treat Cardiac decompensation and low cardiac output patients. It works by increasing blood flow to the muscles. Additionally, it may be used in people with congestive heart failure (heart failure due to the build-up of blood or fluid) to help the heart pump better by increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart.

How Cardiject 250 mg Injection Works

Cardiject 250 mg Injection contains Dobutamine which works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Cardiject 250 mg Injection out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Cardiject 250 mg Injection

As Cardiject 250 mg Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away. Overdose of Cardiject 250 mg Injection may cause anginal and nonspecific chest pain, anorexia, anxiety, headache, hypertension, myocardial ischaemia, nausea, palpitations, shortness of breath, tachyarrhythmias, tremor, ventricular fibrillation, and vomiting.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Dobutamine or any other ingredients of Cardiject 250 mg Injection, please tell your doctor. Cardiject 250 mg Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg Injection. If you have a history of blood circulation problems, inform your doctor, as you will be monitored for any changes in the colour or temperature of your fingers or toes. If you experience any pain or swelling at the injection site during or immediately after the injection, inform your doctor immediately so that appropriate treatment may be given.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat small meals more frequently.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated as dehydration may reduce blood volume resulting in low blood pressure.
  • Include vitamin B12-rich foods such as animal meats, eggs, fortified cereals, and nutritional yeast.
  • Take frequent breaks if you exercise outdoors in extreme heat.
  • Avoid spending a long time in hot tubs, steam rooms, and saunas to prevent dehydration.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

VASOPRESSORS
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol. Please discuss with your doctor if you have concerns.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is considered safe to be used in pregnancy. However, if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg Injection.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Limited data are available on the effect of Cardiject 250 mg Injection on breastfeeding. Hence, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg Injection.

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Driving

Not applicable

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is generally intended for use in hospitalized patients.

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Liver

Caution

If you have liver problems, inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine if necessary or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have kidney problems, inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine if necessary or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established in children.

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Heart

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is often used to treat heart failure and improve cardiac output under medical supervision. It can cause arrhythmias or blood pressure changes, so close monitoring is essential during treatment.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients may receive Cardiject 250 mg Injection, but only under close medical supervision. Older adults are more sensitive to its effects on heart rate and blood pressure, so careful monitoring is essential during treatment.

FAQs

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is used to treat Myocardial infarction and Decompensated heart failure.

Cardiject 250 mg Injection contains Dobutamine which works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart.

Cardiject 250 mg Injection should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may cause Dobutamine stress echocardiography. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before receiving Cardiject 250 mg Injection.

The common side effects of Cardiject 250 mg Injection include headache, nausea, shortness of breath, chest pain, irregular heartbeat and pain at the site of injection. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

Cardiject 250 mg Injection can be used for children if recommended by a doctor or paediatrician. It is generally used for the treatment of low cardiac output and systemic blood pressure in children of all ages. However, the dosage will be determined by the doctor based on the child's weight, age, and specific medical condition.

Cardiject 250 mg Injection is not a steroid. It belongs to a class of medicines called vasopressors and works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and improving the pumping efficiency of the heart. It does not have anti-inflammatory properties like steroids.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Sun House, Cts No. 201 B/1, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Mumbai 400063
Other Info - CAR0513

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