Drug Information
Generic Name:
Dobutamine
Pronunciation:
doe-BYEW-ta-meen
Product Name:
Dobutrex
Category:
Inotropes
How is it given?:
intravenous (IV)
Uses:
Circulatory shock, congestive heart failure
Comment:
Dobutamine improves the strength of the heart in circulatory shock and in patients with heart failure.