Dopamine-Ferein

Dopamine-Ferein: description of the drug and its use

Dopamine-Ferein is a drug that is used to treat shock of various origins, including cardiogenic, postoperative, infectious-toxic, anaphylactic, hypovolemic, as well as acute dysfunction of the heart, kidneys and arterial hypotension. The drug can also be used to enhance diuresis and accelerate xenobiotic excretion in case of poisoning.

Dopamine-Ferein contains dopamine as an active substance, which is a neurotransmitter from the catecholamine group. Dopamine has the property of stimulating beta-adrenergic receptors in the heart and alpha-adrenergic receptors in the peripheral vessels. This leads to increased blood flow in the kidneys and gastrointestinal mucosa, as well as increased contractility of the heart.

The drug is manufactured by Bryntsalov-A in Russia and is available in the form of an injection solution with a concentration of 4% and 0.5%.

When using Dopamine-Ferein, side effects may occur, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, tremor, heart rhythm disturbances, angina pectoris, spasm of peripheral arteries, pain in the extremities, arterial hypertension, as well as necrosis when it gets under the skin. The drug is contraindicated in pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis, severe heart rhythm disturbances, peripheral vascular diseases (with obliteration), prostate adenoma, bronchial asthma and pregnancy.

Dopamine-Ferein also has interactions with other drugs, including increased effects of sympathomimetics, MAOIs and diuretics, as well as incompatibility with ergot alkaloids, which increases the risk of gangrene.

In conclusion, Dopamine-Ferein is an effective drug for the treatment of shock and other cardiovascular diseases. However, when using it, it is necessary to take into account contraindications, possible side effects and interactions with other drugs. Before starting to use the drug, you should consult a doctor.