Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
infusion solution, in D5W
- 100mg/100mL
- 200mg/100mL
- 400mg/100mL
injectable solution
- 12.5mg/mL
Cardiac Decompensation
0.5-1 mcg/kg/min IV continuous infusion initially, then 2-20 mcg/kg/min; not to exceed 40 mcg/kg/min
Low Cardiac Output (Off-label)
2-20 mcg/kg/min IV or IO; titrate to desired effect; not to exceed 40 mcg/kg/min
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (5)
- isocarboxazid
isocarboxazid increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
- linezolid
linezolid increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
- phenelzine
phenelzine increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
- selegiline transdermal
selegiline transdermal increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
- tranylcypromine
tranylcypromine increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
Serious - Use Alternative (27)
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- amoxapine
amoxapine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- cabergoline
cabergoline, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.
- clomipramine
clomipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- desflurane
desflurane increases toxicity of dobutamine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.
- desipramine
desipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- dihydroergotamine
dihydroergotamine, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.
- dihydroergotamine intranasal
dihydroergotamine intranasal, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.
- doxapram
doxapram increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Additive pressor effect.
- doxepin
doxepin, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- ergoloid mesylates
ergoloid mesylates, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.
- ergotamine
ergotamine, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.
- ether
ether increases toxicity of dobutamine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.
- imipramine
imipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- isoflurane
isoflurane increases toxicity of dobutamine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.
- lofepramine
lofepramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- maprotiline
maprotiline, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- methoxyflurane
methoxyflurane increases toxicity of dobutamine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.
- methylergonovine
methylergonovine, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Additive vasospasm; risk of hypertension.
- nortriptyline
nortriptyline, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- ozanimod
ozanimod increases toxicity of dobutamine by sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Because the active metabolite of ozanimod inhibits MAO-B in vitro, there is a potential for serious adverse reactions, including hypertensive crisis. Therefore, coadministration of ozanimod with drugs that can increase norepinephrine or serotonin is not recommended. Monitor for hypertension with concomitant use.
- ponesimod
ponesimod, dobutamine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Consult cardiologist if considering treatment. Coadministration of ponesimod with drugs that decrease HR may have additive effects on decreasing HR and should generally not be initiated in these patients.
- protriptyline
protriptyline, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- sevoflurane
sevoflurane increases toxicity of dobutamine by Mechanism: unknown. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Risk of V tach, HTN.
- trazodone
trazodone, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- trimipramine
trimipramine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Tricyclic antidepressants increase or decrease effects of sympathomimetics, by blocking reuptake of NE, or blocking uptake of indirect sympathomimetics into the adrenergic neuron.
- yohimbe
yohimbe, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
Monitor Closely (243)
- acebutolol
acebutolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
acebutolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - aceclofenac
aceclofenac increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- acemetacin
acemetacin increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- albuterol
albuterol and dobutamine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
albuterol and dobutamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
albuterol and dobutamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - alfentanil
alfentanil increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- alprazolam
alprazolam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amiloride
amiloride increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- amitriptyline
amitriptyline increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amobarbital
amobarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- amoxapine
amoxapine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- arformoterol
arformoterol and dobutamine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
arformoterol and dobutamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
arformoterol and dobutamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - aripiprazole
aripiprazole increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- armodafinil
dobutamine and armodafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- aspirin
aspirin increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- aspirin rectal
aspirin rectal increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
- aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atenolol
atenolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
atenolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - atomoxetine
atomoxetine, dobutamine. Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Due to the potential for increases in blood pressure and heart rate, atomoxetine should be used cautiously with vasopressors such as dobutamine.
- azelastine
azelastine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- belladonna and opium
belladonna and opium increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bendroflumethiazide
dobutamine and bendroflumethiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- benperidol
benperidol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- benzphetamine
dobutamine and benzphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and benzphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - betaxolol
betaxolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
betaxolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - bisoprolol
bisoprolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
bisoprolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - bromocriptine
bromocriptine, dobutamine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypertension, V tach.
- brompheniramine
brompheniramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- bumetanide
dobutamine and bumetanide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- buprenorphine buccal
buprenorphine buccal increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butabarbital
butabarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butalbital
butalbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- butorphanol
butorphanol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- caffeine
dobutamine and caffeine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbenoxolone
dobutamine and carbenoxolone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbinoxamine
carbinoxamine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carvedilol
carvedilol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
carvedilol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - celecoxib
celecoxib increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- celiprolol
celiprolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
celiprolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - chloral hydrate
chloral hydrate increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlordiazepoxide
chlordiazepoxide increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorothiazide
dobutamine and chlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpheniramine
chlorpheniramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- chlorpromazine
chlorpromazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
chlorpromazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - chlorthalidone
dobutamine and chlorthalidone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
choline magnesium trisalicylate increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
- cinnarizine
cinnarizine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clemastine
clemastine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clomipramine
clomipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clonazepam
clonazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clorazepate
clorazepate increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clozapine
clozapine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- codeine
codeine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyclizine
cyclizine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyclopenthiazide
dobutamine and cyclopenthiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cyproheptadine
cyproheptadine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- deflazacort
dobutamine and deflazacort both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- desipramine
desipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexchlorpheniramine
dexchlorpheniramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexfenfluramine
dobutamine and dexfenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and dexfenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - dexmedetomidine
dexmedetomidine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dexmethylphenidate
dobutamine and dexmethylphenidate both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - dextroamphetamine
dobutamine and dextroamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and dextroamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - dextromoramide
dextromoramide increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diamorphine
diamorphine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dichlorphenamide
dichlorphenamide and dobutamine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diclofenac
diclofenac increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diethylpropion
dobutamine and diethylpropion both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and diethylpropion both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - difenoxin hcl
difenoxin hcl increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diflunisal
diflunisal increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- digoxin
digoxin increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dimenhydrinate
dimenhydrinate increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diphenhydramine
diphenhydramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- diphenoxylate hcl
diphenoxylate hcl increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dipipanone
dipipanone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dopamine
dobutamine and dopamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and dopamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - dopexamine
dobutamine and dopexamine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and dopexamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and dopexamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
dopexamine, dobutamine. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. - doxepin
doxepin increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- droperidol
droperidol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- drospirenone
drospirenone increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- entacapone
entacapone will increase the level or effect of dobutamine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Entacapone is a COMT inhibitor. Caution if coadministered with drugs metabolized by COMT. If coadministered, monitor for changes in heart rate, heart rhythm, and blood pressure.
- ephedrine
dobutamine and ephedrine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and ephedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and ephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - epinephrine
dobutamine and epinephrine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and epinephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and epinephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - epinephrine racemic
dobutamine and epinephrine racemic both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and epinephrine racemic both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and epinephrine racemic both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - esmolol
esmolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
esmolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - estazolam
estazolam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ethacrynic acid
dobutamine and ethacrynic acid both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ethanol
ethanol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- etodolac
etodolac increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fenfluramine
dobutamine and fenfluramine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and fenfluramine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - fenoprofen
fenoprofen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluphenazine
fluphenazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
fluphenazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - flurazepam
flurazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- flurbiprofen
flurbiprofen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- formoterol
dobutamine and formoterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and formoterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and formoterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - furosemide
dobutamine and furosemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- gentamicin
dobutamine and gentamicin both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- green tea
green tea increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Due to caffeine content. Combination may increase CNS stimulatory effects due to caffeine in green tea.
- haloperidol
haloperidol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydralazine
hydralazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Sympathomimetics can antagonize the activity of some antihypertensive agents.
- hydrochlorothiazide
dobutamine and hydrochlorothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydromorphone
hydromorphone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- hydroxyzine
hydroxyzine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ibuprofen
ibuprofen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ibuprofen IV
ibuprofen IV increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- iloperidone
iloperidone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- imipramine
imipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indacaterol, inhaled
dobutamine increases effects of indacaterol, inhaled by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: If additional adrenergic drugs are to be administered by any route, they should be used with caution because the sympathetic effects of indacaterol may be potentiated.
- indapamide
dobutamine and indapamide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- indomethacin
indomethacin increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- isoproterenol
dobutamine and isoproterenol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and isoproterenol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and isoproterenol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - ketoprofen
ketoprofen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketorolac
ketorolac increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ketorolac intranasal
ketorolac intranasal increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor. .
- ketotifen, ophthalmic
ketotifen, ophthalmic increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- labetalol
labetalol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
labetalol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - levalbuterol
dobutamine and levalbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and levalbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and levalbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - levorphanol
levorphanol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lisdexamfetamine
dobutamine and lisdexamfetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and lisdexamfetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - lofepramine
lofepramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lofexidine
lofexidine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loprazolam
loprazolam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lorazepam
lorazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lormetazepam
lormetazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lornoxicam
lornoxicam increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loxapine
loxapine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- loxapine inhaled
loxapine inhaled increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- maprotiline
maprotiline increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- marijuana
marijuana increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meclofenamate
meclofenamate increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- mefenamic acid
mefenamic acid increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- melatonin
melatonin increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meloxicam
meloxicam increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meperidine
meperidine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- meprobamate
meprobamate increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metaproterenol
dobutamine and metaproterenol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and metaproterenol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and metaproterenol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - methadone
methadone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methamphetamine
dobutamine and methamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and methamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - methyclothiazide
dobutamine and methyclothiazide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methyldopa
methyldopa increases effects of dobutamine by unknown mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- methylenedioxymethamphetamine
dobutamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and methylenedioxymethamphetamine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - methylphenidate
dobutamine and methylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metolazone
dobutamine and metolazone both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- metoprolol
metoprolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
metoprolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - midazolam
midazolam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- midodrine
dobutamine and midodrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and midodrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - mirtazapine
mirtazapine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- modafinil
dobutamine and modafinil both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
- morphine
morphine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- motherwort
motherwort increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- moxonidine
moxonidine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nabilone
nabilone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nabumetone
nabumetone increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nadolol
nadolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
nadolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - nalbuphine
nalbuphine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- naproxen
naproxen increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nateglinide
dobutamine decreases effects of nateglinide by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration may reduce nateglinide's hypoglycemic action.
- nebivolol
nebivolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
nebivolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - norepinephrine
dobutamine and norepinephrine both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and norepinephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and norepinephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - nortriptyline
nortriptyline increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- olanzapine
olanzapine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- olodaterol inhaled
dobutamine and olodaterol inhaled both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. Caution with coadministration of adrenergic drugs by any route because of additive sympathetic effects
- opicapone
opicapone will increase the level or effect of dobutamine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Opicapone is a COMT inhibitor. Caution if coadministered with drugs metabolized by COMT. If coadministered, monitor for changes in heart rate, heart rhythm, and blood pressure.
- opium tincture
opium tincture increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxaprozin
oxaprozin increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxazepam
oxazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxycodone
oxycodone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxymorphone
oxymorphone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- oxytocin
oxytocin increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- paliperidone
paliperidone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- papaveretum
papaveretum increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- parecoxib
parecoxib increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- penbutolol
penbutolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
penbutolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - pentazocine
pentazocine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- perphenazine
perphenazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
perphenazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - phendimetrazine
dobutamine and phendimetrazine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and phendimetrazine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - phenobarbital
phenobarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- phenoxybenzamine
phenoxybenzamine, dobutamine. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Hypotension, tachycardia.
- phentermine
dobutamine and phentermine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and phentermine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - phenylephrine
dobutamine and phenylephrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and phenylephrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - phenylephrine PO
dobutamine and phenylephrine PO both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and phenylephrine PO both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - pholcodine
pholcodine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pimozide
pimozide increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pindolol
pindolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
pindolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - pirbuterol
dobutamine and pirbuterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and pirbuterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and pirbuterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - piroxicam
piroxicam increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- potassium acid phosphate
potassium acid phosphate increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- potassium chloride
potassium chloride increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- potassium citrate
potassium citrate increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- primidone
primidone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- procarbazine
procarbazine increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
- prochlorperazine
prochlorperazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
prochlorperazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - promazine
promazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only.
- promethazine
promethazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
promethazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - propranolol
propranolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
propranolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - propylhexedrine
dobutamine and propylhexedrine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and propylhexedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - protriptyline
protriptyline increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- pseudoephedrine
dobutamine and pseudoephedrine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quazepam
quazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- quetiapine
quetiapine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rasagiline
rasagiline increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of acute hypertensive episode.
- risperidone
risperidone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sacubitril/valsartan
sacubitril/valsartan increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- salicylates (non-asa)
salicylates (non-asa) increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- salmeterol
dobutamine and salmeterol both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and salmeterol both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and salmeterol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - salsalate
salsalate increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- scullcap
scullcap increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- secobarbital
secobarbital increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate
dobutamine and serdexmethylphenidate/dexmethylphenidate both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
- shepherd's purse
shepherd's purse increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol
dobutamine and sodium sulfate/potassium chloride/magnesium sulfate/polyethylene glycol both decrease serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- solriamfetol
dobutamine and solriamfetol both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sotalol
sotalol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
sotalol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - spironolactone
spironolactone increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- succinylcholine
succinylcholine increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sufentanil
sufentanil increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sulindac
sulindac increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tapentadol
tapentadol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- temazepam
temazepam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- terbutaline
dobutamine and terbutaline both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and terbutaline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and terbutaline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - thioridazine
thioridazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
thioridazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - thiothixene
thiothixene increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- timolol
timolol increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
timolol decreases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Use Caution/Monitor. - tolcapone
tolcapone will increase the level or effect of dobutamine by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tolcapone is a COMT inhibitor. Caution if coadministered with drugs metabolized by COMT. If coadministered, monitor for changes in heart rate, heart rhythm, and blood pressure.
- tolfenamic acid
tolfenamic acid increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tolmetin
tolmetin increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tolvaptan
tolvaptan increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- topiramate
topiramate increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- torsemide
dobutamine and torsemide both decrease serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tramadol
tramadol increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trazodone
trazodone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triamterene
triamterene increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- triazolam
triazolam increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triclofos
triclofos increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- trifluoperazine
trifluoperazine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
trifluoperazine, dobutamine. Mechanism: unknown. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of cardiac arrhythmia or sudden death, more likely w/thioridazine than other phenothiazines. Interaction more likely in certain predisposed pts. only. - trimipramine
trimipramine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- triprolidine
triprolidine increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- valsartan
valsartan increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- xylometazoline
dobutamine and xylometazoline both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and xylometazoline both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - yohimbine
dobutamine and yohimbine both decrease sedation. Use Caution/Monitor.
dobutamine and yohimbine both increase sympathetic (adrenergic) effects, including increased blood pressure and heart rate. Use Caution/Monitor. - ziconotide
ziconotide increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
- ziprasidone
ziprasidone increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (16)
- bendroflumethiazide
dobutamine, bendroflumethiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- bumetanide
dobutamine, bumetanide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- chlorothiazide
dobutamine, chlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- chlorthalidone
dobutamine, chlorthalidone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- cyclopenthiazide
dobutamine, cyclopenthiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- desmopressin
desmopressin increases effects of dobutamine by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ethacrynic acid
dobutamine, ethacrynic acid. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- eucalyptus
eucalyptus increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- furosemide
dobutamine, furosemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- hydrochlorothiazide
dobutamine, hydrochlorothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- indapamide
dobutamine, indapamide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- methyclothiazide
dobutamine, methyclothiazide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- metolazone
dobutamine, metolazone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
- noni juice
noni juice increases and dobutamine decreases serum potassium. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sage
sage increases and dobutamine decreases sedation. Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- torsemide
dobutamine, torsemide. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Hypokalemia.
Adverse Effects
1-10%
Tachyarrhythmia (~10%)
Hypertension (7.5%)
Eosinophilic myocarditis (≤7%)
Premature ventricular beats (5%; dose related)
Angina (1-3%)
Dyspnea (1-3%)
Fever (1-3%)
Headache (1-3%)
Nausea (1-3%)
Palpation (1-3%)
Frequency Not Defined
Cardiac dysrhythmia
Exacerbation of coronary arteriosclerosis
Hypokalemia
Injection-site reactions
Syncope
10- to 20-mm Hg increase in systolic blood pressure and increase in heart rate of 5 to 15 beats/min
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to drug or components
Idiopathic hypertrophic subaortic stenosis
Cautions
To optimize hemodynamics, correct hypovolemia if needed
Clinical experience with dobutamine following myocardial infarction has been insufficient to establish safety of drug for this use; there is concern that any agent that increases contractile force and heart rate may increase size of infarction by intensifying ischemia, but not known whether dobutamine does so
Severe coronary artery disease (CAD)
Hypertension common; hypotension may also occur
May cause a marked increase in heart rate or blood pressure,especially systolic pressure; because dobutamine facilitates atrioventricular conduction, patients with atrial fibrillation are at risk of developing rapid ventricular response; in patients who have atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, a digitalis preparation should be used prior to institution of therapy with dobutamine; patients with pre-existing hypertension appear to face an increased risk of developing an exaggerated pressure response
During administration of dobutamine, monitor blood pressure continuously; pulmonary wedge pressure and cardiac output should be monitored whenever possible to aid safe and effective infusion of dobutamine in 5% dextrose Injection, USP
Ventricular ectopy exacerbation may occur
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy category: B
Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted into breast milk; avoid use
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Strong beta1 and weak beta2/alpha effects, resulting in increased cardiac output, blood pressure, and heart rate, as well as decreased peripheral vascular resistance
Absorption
Onset: 1-10 min
Duration: 10 min
Time to peak effect: ~15 min
Distribution
Vd: 0.2 L/kg
Metabolism
Metabolized in tissues and liver by catechol-O-methyl transferase
Metabolites: Glucuronide conjugate, 3-0-methylated dobutamine (inactive)
Elimination
Half-life: 2 min
Clearance: 90 mL/kg/min
Excretion: Urine
Administration
IV Incompatibilities
Solution: Sodium bicarbonate 5%
Additive: Acyclovir, alteplase, aminophylline, bretylium(?), bumetanide, calcium chloride(?), calcium gluconate, diazepam, digoxin, floxacillin, furosemide, heparin(?), insulin, magnesium sulfate, phenytoin, potassium phosphates, sodium bicarbonate
Syringe: Doxapram
Y-site: Acyclovir, alatrofloxacin, alteplase, aminophylline, amphotericin B cholesteryl sulfate, cefepime, foscarnet, furosemide(?), heparin(?), indomethacin, phytonadione, piperacillin-tazobactam, thiopental, warfarin
IV Compatibilities
Solution: Most common solvents (D5/LR, D5/NS, D5W, LR, NS)
Additive (partial list): Amiodarone, atropine, ciprofloxacin, dopamine, epinephrine, flumazenil, hydralazine, lidocaine, meperidine, morphine sulfate, nitroglycerin, nitroglycerin with nitroprusside(?), norepinephrine, potassium chloride(?), verapamil (incompatible at higher concentrations)
Syringe: Caffeine citrate, heparin, ranitidine
Y-site (partial list): Amiodarone, atracurium, calcium gluconate, ciprofloxacin, diazepam, diltiazem, dopamine, epinephrine, fentanyl, inamrinone, labetalol, lidocaine, lorazepam, magnesium sulfate, midazolam(?), morphine sulfate, nitroglycerin, norepinephrine, potassium chloride, propofol, sodium nitroprusside, tacrolimus, vasopressin, verapamil, zidovudine
IV Preparation
Solution: Dilute 250 mg in 250 mL of compatible solution to yield final concentration of 1000 mcg/mL; not to exceed 5000 mcg/mL
IV Administration
Infuse into large vein via infusion pump
Storage
Store intact vials at room temperature; protect from excessive heat or freezing conditions
Diluted solutions may be stored for 24 hours
Images
| BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
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| dobutamine intravenous - | 250 mg/20 mL (12.5 mg/mL) vial |  | |
| dobutamine intravenous - | 250 mg/20 mL (12.5 mg/mL) vial |  | |
| dobutamine intravenous - | 250 mg/20 mL (12.5 mg/mL) vial |  |
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Patient Handout
dobutamine intravenous
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HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.
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PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
NOTES: No monograph available at this time.
MISSED DOSE: Consult your pharmacist.
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