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Dobutamine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 14, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 12.5 mg/mL; 1 mg/mL-D5%; 2 mg/mL-D5%; 4 mg/mL-D5%; 500 mcg/mL-D5%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Congestive Heart Failure

Initial dose: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Maintenance dose: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Maximum dose: 40 mcg/kg/min IV infusion

Comments:


Use: Inotropic support when parenteral therapy is needed in the short-term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting from organic heart disease or cardiac surgical procedures.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Congestive Heart Failure

Initial dose: 0.5 to 1 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Maintenance dose: 2 to 20 mcg/kg/min IV infusion
Maximum dose: 40 mcg/kg/min IV infusion

Comments:


Use: Inotropic support when parenteral therapy is needed in the short-term treatment of patients with cardiac decompensation due to depressed contractility resulting from organic heart disease or cardiac surgical procedures.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements: Do not freeze.

Reconstitution/preparation techniques: The manufacturer product information should be consulted.

IV compatibility:

General: This drug may exhibit a pink color that, if present, will increase with time. This color change indicates slight oxidation but no significant loss of potency.

Monitoring:

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.