Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml belongs to a class of medicines called vasopressors used to treat low blood pressure or shock after a heart attack, trauma (injury), blood poisoning or kidney failure. Also, it may be used in people with congestive heart failure (heart failure due to build-up of blood or fluid) to help the heart pump better. Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a condition in which the blood flows through the blood vessels at lower than normal pressures.

Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml contains Dopamine that works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and increasing the pumping efficiency of the heart. Also, it increases blood flow to the kidneys.

Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. Sometimes, Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml may cause common side effects such as headache, nausea, shortness of breath, chest pain or irregular heartbeat. Most of these side effects of Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml 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 Dopamine or other any other ingredients of Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml, please tell your doctor. Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml. 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. 

Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml contains Dopamine used to treat low blood pressure or shock after a heart attack, trauma (injury), blood poisoning or kidney failure. It works by increasing blood flow to the muscles and kidneys. 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. Dopamine may also be used in combination with other medicines to treat low blood pressure that occurs after open heart surgery.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat

If you are allergic to Dopamine or other any other ingredients of Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml, please tell your doctor. Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness were not established. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before receiving Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml. 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 have recently taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitor medicines (used for depression), inform your doctor, as the dose of Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml may be reduced in such cases. 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml should not be given along with anaesthetics (cyclopropane, halogenated hydrocarbon anaesthetics). If you are taking beta-blocker (propranolol), anticonvulsant (phenytoin), antidepressants (phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, entacapone, moclobemide), inform your doctor before receiving Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Avoid receiving Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml if you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland), irregular or rapid heartbeats or a tumour that causes an increase in blood pressure. If you have a history of blood circulation problems or have diabetes, high blood pressure, Raynaud’s disease (fingers become white and very painful when cold), or liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before receiving Dopas 40 mg Injection 5 ml.

• CYCLOPROPANE
• PROPRANOLOL
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENELZINE
• SELEGILINE
• RASAGILINE
• ENTACAPONE
• MOCLOBEMIDE

• 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.
• Eat foods rich in folates such as beans, asparagus, lentils, leafy greens, citrus fruits, liver, and eggs.
• Try to eat smoked fish, canned soup, pickled items, cottage cheese, and olives, as salty foods can also increase blood pressure.
• 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.

Blood pressure is the measurement of the heart's force to pump blood to all parts of the body. Hypotension (low blood pressure) is a condition in which the blood flows through the blood vessels at lower than normal pressures. Low blood pressure symptoms include dizziness, tiredness, lightheadedness, loss of consciousness, nausea, depression, blurry vision, or clammy (wet or sweaty) skin. Systolic pressure is the pressure when the heart pumps blood out. On the other hand, diastolic pressure is the pressure when your heart is at the resting stage between heartbeats. If your blood pressure is 90/60 mm of Hg, it means the systolic pressure is 90 mm of Hg, and diastolic pressure is 60 mm of Hg. Normal blood pressure lies between 90/60 mm of Hg and 120/80 mm of Hg. If the blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg or lower, it is considered low blood pressure.