Description
Dobutamine is a medication that treats heart failure by strengthening your heart muscle. Heart failure happens when your heart isn’t pumping very well. A healthcare provider will give you this injection in a hospital or clinic setting.
What is this medication?
DOBUTAMINE (DOE byoo tah meen) is an inotrope. It helps increase the strength of the heart muscle. It is used to treat congestive heart failure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- heart disease
- history of irregular heartbeat
- kidney disease
- recent heart attack
- an unusual or allergic reaction to dobutamine, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
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